NHTSA recall 07V194000
Seats
Girardin MB IV G5
Reported May 7, 200710 vehicles affectedGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Maker’s number 07-017-SLUBuilt May 4, 2006 – Sep 18, 2006
The defect
Certain mb IV G5 school buses with 45 inch seats equipped with type 2 seat belts manufactured between may 4 and september 18, 2006, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the seats were installed with only one leg but there should be two in order to meet fmvss 210 requirements.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat would not be able to withstand the forces incurred, possibly resulting in serious injury the seat occupant(s).
The remedy
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2007. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401.