Girardin Recalls

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: 08V691000 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 BELTS MAY NOT HAVE THE CORDING OR TAG IDENTIFICATION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.”
Consequence: THIS STANDARD REQUIRES PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE SEAT BELT MANUFACTURER FOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Remedy: GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE NONCOMPLIANT 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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