Recall 01V-118: 1998–2001 Girardin Mbiv

The problem

Vehicle description: commercial and school bus body minibuses. The inner body panel could contact and damage the wiring harness by the driver's seat. If the wires are damaged, and a contact between those wires occurs, the air bag could inadvertently deploy.

The risk

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

The fix

Owners will be provided with repair instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs involved. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

Notes

Girardian's recall number is 01-001-ab.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-118?

Vehicle description: commercial and school bus body minibuses. The inner body panel could contact and damage the wiring harness by the driver's seat. If the wires are damaged, and a contact between those wires occurs, the air bag could inadvertently deploy.

How is recall 01V-118 fixed?

Owners will be provided with repair instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs involved. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.