Vehicle recall 09V241000 · June 29, 2009
2006-2009 Girardin G5
White barrier seats.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 G5 school buses manufactured between January 23, 2007 and June 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Consequence
- Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on July 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.
- Notes
- Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-026-bau.owners 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
- 09V241000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2009
- Filed by
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09-026-BAU
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
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 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Girardin been repaired?
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