A. GIRARDIN INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by A. GIRARDIN INC. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 29, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GIRARDIN/FUEL FILLER PIPE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNELS OF THE FLOOR STRUCTURE IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PIPE COULD BE PUNCTURED AND WHEN FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK, FUEL CAN BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.

NHTSA ID: 97V120000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 147

Consequence Summary:

IF FUEL IS SPILLED AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WERE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A DOUBLE LIP STEEL REINFORCED TRIM TO BE INSTALLED ON THE EDGE OF THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNEL TO ELIMINATE THE SHARP EDGE OF THE SUPPORT WHICH COULD PUNCTURE THE PIPE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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