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1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS Recall - Campaign #01V208000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #01V208000

RECALL FOR SEATS

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.

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Vehicle 1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer A. GIRARDIN INC.
Manufactured between 10/6/1997 - 4/2/2001
Recalled on 1/2/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 9/27/2001
# Affected 393
Recalled for SEATS
Description 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.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
Corrective action 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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
Notes GIRARDIN'S RECALL NUMBER IS 01-003-SF.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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