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1998 GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS

1 recalls — 0 complaints

01V208000 Aug 5, 2001
SEATS
Defect Description
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
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
Remedy
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 CONTA... Read more
393 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: A. GIRARDIN INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS across all model years (1998–2001).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 2 0 View
2000 2 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 1 0

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