1998 Girardin School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Girardin School Bus. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Girardin School Bus. Newest first.
Vehicle description: certain MINI school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." the foam on the seats and barriers do not absorb enough impact energy to meet the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional piece of foam between the steel back rest and the existing foam. owner notification began january 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
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