Recall 08V679000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2008-2009 GIRARDIN G5
RECALL This recall affects up to 210 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V679000 |
| Manufacturer | GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 210 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSERTED INTO THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY INCORRECTLY.
Safety Consequence
THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
Remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN 1-819-477-8222 EXT 401.
Related Recalls for GIRARDIN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V154000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 13 | |
| 12V164000 | 2011 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 38 | |
| 11V309000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 143 | |
| 11V319000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 45 | |
| 11V228000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 109 | |
| 10V637000 | 2000 GIRARDIN MB II | EQUIPMENT | 30 | |
| 10V645000 | 2002 GIRARDIN MB IV | EQUIPMENT | 26 | |
| 10V627000 | 2009 GIRARDIN G5 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 112 | |
| 10V377000 | 2008 GIRARDIN G5 | EQUIPMENT | 130 | |
| 10V067000 | 2007 GIRARDIN G5 | SEATS | 582 |