2008–2009 Girardin G5 & 2008–2009 Micro Bird MB II School BUS recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's 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 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."
💥 The risk
This standard requires proper identification of the seat belt manufacturer for seat belt assemblies.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V691000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08-024-SBU
- Manufacturer
- GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 210
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Owner phone
- 1-819-477-8222
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 9, 2009
- Built
- Aug 1, 2008 – Dec 12, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .