1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
The 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS.
Recalls for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS, potentially affecting up to 393 vehicles.
Recall 01V208000 — SEATS
| 393 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." THE FOAM ON THE SEATS AND BARRIERS DO NOT ABSORB ENOUGH IMPACT ENERGY TO MEET THE STANDARD.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF FOAM BETWEEN THE STEEL BACK REST AND THE EXISTING FOAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS.
Safety Rating for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
- 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1999 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 2000 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 2001 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
Other GIRARDIN Models
- GIRARDIN MBIV — 10 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB11 — 2 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MBII — 1 total complaint
- GIRARDIN G5 — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB II — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB IV — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN MB IV G5 — 0 total complaints
- GIRARDIN SB1000 — 0 total complaints