Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V208000 Reported August 5, 2001

Girardin/fmvss 222/knee impact

Q: What is recall 01V208000?

NHTSA recall 01V208000 was issued by A. Girardin Inc. on August 5, 2001. It addresses: Girardin/fmvss 222/knee impact. The recall affects approximately 393 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 393 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V208000

Manufacturer Campaign

01-003-SF

Manufacturer

A. Girardin Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

393

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 5, 2001

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.

Corrective Action

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 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 01V208000 or campaign 01-003-SF.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V208000

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

What is recall 01V208000?

NHTSA recall 01V208000 was issued by A. Girardin Inc. on August 5, 2001. It addresses: Girardin/fmvss 222/knee impact. The recall affects approximately 393 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized A. Girardin Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V208000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01-003-SF. 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.