Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V194000 Reported May 7, 2007

Fmvss 210/45 inch seats missing leg

Q: What is recall 07V194000?

NHTSA recall 07V194000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on May 7, 2007. It addresses: Fmvss 210/45 inch seats missing leg. The recall affects approximately 10 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.

Girardin Minibus Inc. · N/A · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07V194000

Manufacturer Campaign

07-017-SLU

Manufacturer

Girardin Minibus Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 7, 2007

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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).

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07V194000 or campaign 07-017-SLU.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 07V194000

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

What is recall 07V194000?

NHTSA recall 07V194000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on May 7, 2007. It addresses: Fmvss 210/45 inch seats missing leg. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V194000 or the manufacturer campaign number 07-017-SLU. 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.