Recall 09V-322: 2006–2009 Girardin G5

GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 7, 2009, covering about 16 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-322
Report date
Aug 7, 2009
Vehicles affected
16
Owners notified
Sep 30, 2009

The problem

Girardin is recalling model year 2006 through 2009 g5 non-school buses manufactured between june 1, 2006 and july 2009 equipped with freedman folding seats. The location of the bolts used for the anchorage of the freedman folding seat installed in these vehicles is improper. The seat floor reinforcement doesn't cover the entire seat bolts fixation because of a cross member interference. These seats fail to conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended possibly resulting in injury or death to the seat occupant.

The fix

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext 401.

Notes

Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-031-fsu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V322000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Girardin G52006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-322?

Girardin is recalling model year 2006 through 2009 g5 non-school buses manufactured between june 1, 2006 and july 2009 equipped with freedman folding seats. The location of the bolts used for the anchorage of the freedman folding seat installed in these vehicles is improper. The seat floor reinforcement doesn't cover the entire seat bolts fixation because of a cross member interference. These seats fail to conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

How is recall 09V-322 fixed?

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext 401.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.