The problem
Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.E. White barrier seats. These seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The risk
Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 24, 2009. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.
Contacts
Girardin's recall campaign no. 09-026-Bau. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Girardin dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V241000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.