GIRARDIN ( 08V679000 )

January 2, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GIRARDIN / G5     2008-2009
     GIRARDIN / MB II     2008-2009
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V679000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 210
Summary: GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSERTED INTO THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
Remedy: GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN 1-819-477-8222 EXT 401.
Notes: GIRARDIN’S RECALL NO. 08-024-SBU. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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