NHTSA Recall 01V145002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V145002; Date: Apr. 26, 2001
A pedestrian could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Girardin School Bus; 2000 Girardin School Bus; 2001 Girardin School Bus
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: A. Girardin Inc.
Affected Units:: 771
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Girardin's recall number is 01-002-cm. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration=s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 1, 2001
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