Girardin Mb Iv G5 2007

Model Mb Iv G5 made in 2007 by Girardin got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
08V452000GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.from 01/01/2006 to 04/28/2008V (Vehicle)14609/12/2008MFRGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.09/05/200809/08/2008
Defect SummaryGirardin is recalling 146 my 2006-2008 mb iv school and commercial buses manufactured between january 2006 and august 28, 2008. these buses are equipped with evaporators. the evaporator's support may break off due to the vibration of the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryIf this situation occurs and is not repaired, the rear evaporator support could break allowing the evaporator to separate from the ceiling, possibly striking a passenger causing personal injury.
Corrective SummaryGirardin will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the evaporators directly to the bus roof. this repair will be done free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.
NotesGirardin's recall no. 08-022-esu.customers may 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.
SEATS
07V194000GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.from 05/04/2006 to 09/18/2006V (Vehicle)1006/11/2007MFRGIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.05/07/200705/07/2007571210
Defect SummaryCertain mb iv g5 school buses with 45 inch seats equipped with type 2 seat belts manufactured between may 4 and september 18, 2006, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the seats were installed with only one leg but there should be two in order to meet fmvss 210 requirements.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the seat would not be able to withstand the forces incurred, possibly resulting in serious injury the seat occupant(s).
Corrective SummaryGirardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2007. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401.
NotesGirardin recall no. 07-017-slu.customers may 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.