Vehicle recall 09V320000 · August 7, 2009

2007-2009 Girardin G5

Girardin minibus is recalling model year 2007-2009 G5 cutaway multi purpose vehicles (mpv's) built on Ford and GM chassis for failing to conform to the requirements of federal…

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Summary: Girardin minibus is recalling model year 2007-2009 G5 cutaway multi purpose vehicles (mpv's) built on Ford and GM chassis for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) no. 207, "seating system" and FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly." the section of the floor on which the seat is installed tears when the loads required by FMVSS 207 and 210 are applied simultaneously.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will install and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2009. Owners may contact girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012.
Notes: Girardin recall no. 09-032-mpu.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: 09V320000
Reported to NHTSA: August 7, 2009
Filed by: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 09-032-MPU
Owner notification: September 18, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 09V320000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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