A. Girardin Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V208000 by A. Girardin Inc.. Includes 393 affected units, GIRARDIN/FMVSS 222/KNEE IMPACT, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain mini school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." the foam on the seats and barriers do not absorb enough impact energy to meet the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional piece of foam between the steel back rest and the existing foam. owner notification began january 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V208000
Manufacturer: A. Girardin Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-08-05T00:00:00
Subject: Girardin/fmvss 222/knee impact
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 393

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01-003-SF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain mini school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." the foam on the seats and barriers do not absorb enough impact energy to meet the standard.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additional piece of foam between the steel back rest and the existing foam. owner notification began january 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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-e8vw-qe5g.6dpk
NHTSA ID: 01V208000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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