SeatsRecall 07V-194 · 2006–2007 Girardin MB IV G5
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. recall 07V-194 covers 10 2006–2007 Girardin MB IV G5 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MB IV G5 SCHOOL BUSES WITH 45 INCH SEATS EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 2 SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 4 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY ONE LEG BUT THERE SHOULD BE TWO IN ORDER TO MEET FMVSS 210 REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE FORCES INCURRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
The fix
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222 EXT. 401.
GIRARDIN RECALL NO. 07-017-SLU.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 4, 2006 to September 18, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.