2006-2009 Girardin G5 recall: seats

Girardin Minibus Inc. reported this safety recall on June 29, 2009. It covers about 200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 200
reported: Jun 29, 2009
owners notified: Jul 24, 2009

Seats

What is wrong: Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1‑819‑477‑2012 ext. 401.

Recall number 09V241000

Affected vehicles

Girardin G5 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009

Questions about recall 09V241000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Girardin G5 seats?

Yes. Recall 09V241000, reported on June 29, 2009, covers about 200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V241000?

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1‑819‑477‑2012 ext. 401.

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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