NHTSA recall 09V241000
Seats
Girardin G5
Reported Jun 29, 2009200 vehicles affectedGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.Maker’s number 09-026-BAUBuilt Jan 23, 2007 – Jun 23, 2009
The defect
Girardin IS recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 G5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. these seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The risk
Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 24, 2009. owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.