Seat barrier
Defect Summary
Girardin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 g5 school buses manufactured between january 23, 2007 and june 23, 2009, equipped with 39 inch, 34 inch, and 30 inch c.e. White barrier seats. these seats fail to comply with the barrier performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety Consequence
Vehicle occupants could suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 24, 2009. owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext. 401.
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Other recalls from Girardin Minibus Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 09V241000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V241000?
NHTSA recall 09V241000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on June 29, 2009. It addresses: Seat barrier. The recall affects approximately 200 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 09V241000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09-026-BAU. 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.