Girardin · Canada · High
Girardin G5 School Bus: Structure
Affects Girardin G5 School Bus · 2008–2009 — about 105 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain school buses, the interior sheet metal below the window on the left-hand side of the vehicle fails to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and could increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will remove the rivets, add adhesive between the sheet metal and install new rivets.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational