Girardin Recalls School Buses: Improper Seating

March 1, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GIRARDIN / G5     2006-2009
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 15, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V067000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary: GIRARDIN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2006 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH 39 OR 45 INCH SEATS. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, “SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.” SOME SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY ONE LEG IN THE AISLE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT MAY NOT ABSORB SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-2012.
Notes: GIRARDIN’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-035-SEU. 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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