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NHTSARecalled May 7, 2007 · #07V194000

FMVSS 210/45 INCH SEATS MISSING LEG

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN 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. IN 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).

Product details

Product
FMVSS 210/45 INCH SEATS MISSING LEG
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

GIRARDIN 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.

View the official CPSC notice