Girardin G5; Micro Bird MB II School BUS (2008-2009): Seat belts
Recall 08V679000 · Dec 23, 2008 · Girardin Minibus Inc.
210
vehicles affected
210
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V679000
- Date
- Dec 23, 2008
- Maker
- Girardin Minibus Inc.
- Units affected
- 210
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
GIRARDIN IS RECALLING 210 MY 2008 AND 2009 MB II AND G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 AND DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS (OPTION SMK2, SBK3). THE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSERTED INTO THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY INCORRECTLY.
What can happen
THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN 1-819-477-8222 EXT 401.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Girardin | G5 | 2008-2009 |
| Micro Bird | MB II School Bus | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V679000?
2 models: Girardin G5 (2008-2009), Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2008-2009), about 210 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V679000?
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GIRARDIN 1-819-477-8222 EXT 401.
What can happen?
THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND WILL NOT OFFER RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.