NHTSA Recall 09V322000: Seats
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 2006–2009 Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V322000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09-031-FSU |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 7, 2009 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Girardin is recalling model year 2006 through 2009 g5 non-school buses manufactured between june 1, 2006 and july 2009 equipped with freedman folding seats. The location of the bolts used for the anchorage of the freedman folding seat installed in these vehicles is improper. The seat floor reinforcement doesn't cover the entire seat bolts fixation because of a cross member interference. These seats fail to conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended possibly resulting in injury or death to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext 401.
Notes
Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-031-fsu.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 09V322000
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.