Recall 08V691000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2008-2009 GIRARDIN G5
RECALL This recall affects up to 210 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V691000 |
| 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 BELTS MAY NOT HAVE THE CORDING OR TAG IDENTIFICATION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Safety Consequence
THIS STANDARD REQUIRES PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE SEAT BELT MANUFACTURER FOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Remedy
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE NONCOMPLIANT 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 |