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2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall - Campaign #05V141000

 
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2003 GIRARDIN MB IV RECALL - #05V141000

RECALL FOR SEATS

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.'

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Vehicle 2003 GIRARDIN MB IV
Manufacturer GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufactured between 10/23/2003 - 12/16/2004
Recalled on 4/11/2005
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 4/19/2005
# Affected 204
Recalled for SEATS
Description 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.'
Consequences 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.
Notes GIRARDIN RECALL NO. 05-009-CRA.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS

2003 GIRARDIN MB IV Recall for EQUIPMENT
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