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2003-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV recall: seats

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on April 7, 2005. It covers about 204 vehicles.

vehicles affected
204
reported
Apr 7, 2005
owners notified
Apr 19, 2005

Seats

What is wrong
Certain my 2003-2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between march 20, 2003, and december 16, 2004, (see amended noncompliance report received august 18, 2005) built on ford and gm chassis. Seats equipped with the child seat anchorage system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, 'school bus passenger seating and crash protection.'
Risk
The seat back may not absorb enough energy in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819‑477‑8222.

Recall number 05V141000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V141000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Girardin MB II and Girardin MB IV seats?

Yes. Recall 05V141000, reported on April 7, 2005, covers about 204 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V141000?

Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819‑477‑8222.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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