Vehicle recall 08V691000 · December 29, 2008
Girardin G5 and Micro Bird MB II School Bus
The seat belts may not have the cording or tag identification which does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 belts may not have the cording or tag identification which does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Consequence
- This standard requires proper identification of the seat belt manufacturer for seat belt assemblies.
- Remedy
- Girardin will notify owners and replace noncompliant seat belts free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2009. Owners may contact girardin 1-819-477-8222 ext. 401.
- Notes
- Girardin's recall no. 08-024-sbu.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V691000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 2008
- Filed by
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08-024-SBU
- Owner notification
- January 9, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 210
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Girardin G5 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Micro Bird MB II School Bus (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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