GIRARDIN ( 09V323000 )

August 12, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GIRARDIN / G5     2002-2008
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V323000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary: GIRARDIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 G5 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL MINIBUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 18, 2003 AND MARCH 11, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH FREEDMAN FRIENDLY AND FEATHER WEIGHT TWO-OCCUPANT SEATS WITH LOWER ANCHORAGES. THE LOWER ANCHORAGES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, “CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.”
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S) WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED AND COULD SUSTAIN PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.
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. 09-030-LAU. 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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