Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V141000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V141000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 204 affected units, FMVSS 222/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2003-2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between march 20, 2003, and december 16, 2004, (see amended noncompliance report received august 18, 2005) built on ford and gm chassis. seats equipped with the child seat anchorage system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, 'school bus passenger seating and crash protection.'

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. the recall began on april 19, 2005. owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V141000

Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 222/child restraint anchorage

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 204

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-009-CRA

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2003-2005 girardin mb ii and mb iv school buses manufactured between march 20, 2003, and december 16, 2004, (see amended noncompliance report received august 18, 2005) built on ford and gm chassis. seats equipped with the child seat anchorage system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, 'school bus passenger seating and crash protection.'

Consequence Summary: The seat back may not absorb enough energy in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Girardin will notify its customers and install a flat bar on each side of the seat where the child seat anchorage is bolted to increase the strength of the seat back free of charge. the recall began on april 19, 2005. owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-dpe9.ahvt.459j

NHTSA ID: 05V141000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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