2000 Girardin School Bus Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V208000
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01-003-SF
Manufactured Begin Date: October 6th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: April 2nd, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: September 27th, 2001

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." THE FOAM ON THE SEATS AND BARRIERS DO NOT ABSORB ENOUGH IMPACT ENERGY TO MEET THE STANDARD.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF FOAM BETWEEN THE STEEL BACK REST AND THE EXISTING FOAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.

Recall Notes:
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NUMBER IS 01-003-SF.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V145002
Manufacturer: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01-002-CM
Manufactured Begin Date: October 12th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: March 23rd, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: January 1st, 2001

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROSCO CROSS OVER MIRRORS. THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE VISIBILITY OF PEDESTRIANS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Consequence Summary:
A PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.

Corrective Summary:
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT FREE OF CHARGE AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL EXTEND THE RIGHT HAND MIRROR BY 4 INCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE RETROFIT KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.

Recall Notes:
GIRARDIN'S RECALL NUMBER IS 01-002-CM.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION=S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).