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NHTSA Recall 09V241000: Seats

GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 200 vehicles. It affects 2006–2009 Girardin G5.

200
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (July 24)
NHTSA campaign09V241000
Manufacturer campaign09-026-BAU
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJune 29, 2009
Owner notificationJuly 24, 2009
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety risk

Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.

Notes

Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-026-bau.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V241000

Make and modelModel years
Girardin G52006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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.