2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall - Campaign #09V322000

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2007 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 2007 GIRARDIN G5 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 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 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for SEATS 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2007 GIRARDIN G5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING