NHTSA Recall 01V145002: Exterior (visibility)
A. GIRARDIN INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 771 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Girardin School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V145002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01-002-CM |
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | April 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with rosco cross over mirrors. The position of the driver's rear view mirror does not allow complete visibility of pedestrians as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Safety risk
A pedestrian could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and provide a retrofit kit free of charge and instructions that will extend the right hand mirror by 4 inches. Owner notification began january 2002. Owners who do not receive the retrofit kit and instructions within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin's recall number is 01-002-cm.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 01V145002
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.