2008 GIRARDIN G5 RECALL - #09V322000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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."
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| Vehicle |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 |
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| Manufacturer |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2006 - 7/31/2009 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/2009 |
| Influenced by |
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/2009 |
| # Affected |
16 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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