Folding seat installation bolts/fmvss 207 & 210
Defect Summary
Girardin is recalling model year 2006 through 2009 g5 non-school buses manufactured between june 1, 2006 and july 2009 equipped with freedman folding seats. the location of the bolts used for the anchorage of the freedman folding seat installed in these vehicles is improper. the seat floor reinforcement doesn't cover the entire seat bolts fixation because of a cross member interference. these seats fail to conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended possibly resulting in injury or death to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-2012 ext 401.
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FAQ: Recall 09V322000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V322000?
NHTSA recall 09V322000 was issued by Girardin Minibus Inc. on August 7, 2009. It addresses: Folding seat installation bolts/fmvss 207 & 210. The recall affects approximately 16 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 09V322000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09-031-FSU. 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.