| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : MB II | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20031023 - 20041216 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V141000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050407 | Date Added to Database: 20050411 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-009-CRA | ||
| Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 194 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MY 2003-2005 GIRARDIN MB II AND MB IV SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 23, 2003, AND DECEMBER 16, 2004, 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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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 819-477-8222. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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