NHTSA Recall 09V315000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V315000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09-029-SAU |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 4, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 20, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Safety risk
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the bus.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 20, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-029-sau.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 09V315000
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.