NHTSA Recall 01V118000: Air bags: frontal
A. GIRARDIN INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 995 vehicles. It affects 1998–2001 Girardin Mbiv.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V118000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01-001-AB |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: commercial and school bus body minibuses. The inner body panel could contact and damage the wiring harness by the driver's seat. If the wires are damaged, and a contact between those wires occurs, the air bag could inadvertently deploy.
Safety risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with repair instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs involved. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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
Girardian's recall number is 01-001-ab.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V118000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.