GIRARDIN ( 09V321000 )

August 9, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GIRARDIN / MB II     2001-2006
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 04, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V321000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary: GIRARDIN IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2006 MB II NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 16, 2002 AND DECEMBER 21, 2005 EQUIPPED WITH FREEDOM FOLDING SEATS INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE WHEEL HOUSING. THE FOLDING SEATS INSTALLED AT THIS LOCATION FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, “SEATING SYSTEMS,” AND 210, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.”
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-2012 EXT 401.
Notes: GIRARDIN’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09-028-FSU. OWNERS 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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