Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V315000 Reported August 4, 2009

Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative

Girardin Minibus Inc. · Other · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V315000
Manufacturer Campaign
09-029-SAU
Manufacturer
Girardin Minibus Inc.
Component
Other
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2009

Defect Summary

Girardin is recalling certain model year 2008 g5 and mb ii school buses manufactured between september 1, 2008, and october 31, 2008, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms and, as a result, the lights may stop functioning without warning.

Safety Consequence

Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus and the stop arm would be decreased, thereby increasing the risk of a passing vehicle striking a child or other person entering or leaving the bus.

Corrective Action

Girardin will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 20, 2009. owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or girardin at 1-819-477-2012.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09V315000 or campaign 09-029-SAU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V315000

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

What is recall 09V315000?

NHTSA recall 09V315000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on August 4, 2009. It addresses: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Girardin Minibus Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V315000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09-029-SAU. 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.