Girardin G5 (2007) – 09V320000

Defect Description For Recall

Girardin Minibus Is Recalling Model Year 2007-2009 G5 Cutaway Multi Purpose Vehicles (Mpv’S) Built On Ford And GM Chassis For Failing To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (Fmvss) No. 207, “Seating System” And Fmvss No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly.” The SeCTIon Of The Floor On Which The Seat Is Installed Tears When The Loads Required By Fmvss 207 And 210 Are Applied Simultaneously.

Make Of Vehicle

GIRARDIN

Model Of Vehicle

G5

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

09V320000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat And Seat Belt Assembly May Not Restrain The Occupant As Intended, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of Injury Or Death To A Vehicle Occupant.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install And Repair The Necessary Components Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 18, 2009. Owners May Contact Girardin Minibus At 1-819-477-2012.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Girardin Minibus Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20060601

End Of Manufacture

20090731

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

6

Date Owners Notified

20090918

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Date Report Received

20090807

Make Campaign Number

09-032-MPU

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

207