| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19991012 - 20010323 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V145002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010101 | Date Received by ODI: 20010426 | Date Added to Database: 20010427 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: A. GIRARDIN INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01-002-CM | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 771 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROSCO CROSS OVER MIRRORS. THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE VISIBILITY OF PEDESTRIANS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." |
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Consequence:
A PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM. |
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Remedy:
GIRARDIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT FREE OF CHARGE AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL EXTEND THE RIGHT HAND MIRROR BY 4 INCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE RETROFIT KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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