Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V118000 Reported April 24, 2001

Girardin/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 01V118000?

NHTSA recall 01V118000 was issued by A. Girardin Inc. on April 24, 2001. It addresses: Girardin/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 995 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

A. Girardin Inc. · Air Bags · 995 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V118000

Manufacturer Campaign

01-001-AB

Manufacturer

A. Girardin Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

995

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 24, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: commercial and school bus body minibuses. the inner body panel could contact and damage the wiring harness by the driver's seat. if the wires are damaged, and a contact between those wires occurs, the air bag could inadvertently deploy.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with repair instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs involved. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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 contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized A. Girardin Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V118000 or campaign 01-001-AB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V118000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V118000?

NHTSA recall 01V118000 was issued by A. Girardin Inc. on April 24, 2001. It addresses: Girardin/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 995 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized A. Girardin Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01-001-AB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.