Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V320000 Reported August 7, 2009

Seat belt assembly/fmvss 207 and 210

Q: What is recall 09V320000?

NHTSA recall 09V320000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on August 7, 2009. It addresses: Seat belt assembly/fmvss 207 and 210. The recall affects approximately 6 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 · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V320000

Manufacturer Campaign

09-032-MPU

Manufacturer

Girardin Minibus Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 7, 2009

Defect Summary

Girardin minibus is recalling model year 2007-2009 g5 cutaway multi purpose vehicles (mpv's) built on ford and gm chassis for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 207, "seating system" and fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly." the section of the floor on which the seat is installed tears when the loads required by fmvss 207 and 210 are applied simultaneously.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death to a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact girardin minibus at 1-819-477-2012.

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 09V320000 or campaign 09-032-MPU.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 09V320000

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

What is recall 09V320000?

NHTSA recall 09V320000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on August 7, 2009. It addresses: Seat belt assembly/fmvss 207 and 210. The recall affects approximately 6 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 09V320000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09-032-MPU. 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.