NHTSA Recall 05V141000: Seats
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 204 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin Mb II.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V141000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-009-CRA |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain my 2003-2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between march 20, 2003, and december 16, 2004, (see amended noncompliance report received august 18, 2005) built on ford and GM chassis. Seats equipped with the child seat anchorage system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, 'school bus passenger seating and crash protection.'
Safety risk
The seat back may not absorb enough energy in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 2005. Owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.
Notes
Girardin recall no. 05-009-cra.customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V141000
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.