A. Girardin Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V145002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V145002 by A. Girardin Inc.. Includes 771 affected units, GIRARDIN/FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V145002
Manufacturer: A. Girardin Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-04-26T00:00:00
Subject: Girardin/fmvss 111/rear view mirror
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01-002-CM
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: A pedestrian could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r7g4_97nz~6emy
NHTSA ID: 01V145002
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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