Girardin School Bus Recalls in Canada
The Girardin School Bus has 10 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by structure issues with 6 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Girardin dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
1990-06-26Structure: NOTE: VEHICLES BUILT ON DODGE CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. THE TWO LEAFS OF THE EMERGENCY REAR
1990-06-26Structure: NOTE: VEHICLES BUILT ON DODGE CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. THE TWO LEAFS OF THE EMERGENCY REAR
1990-06-19Structure: NOTE: VEHICLES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS AND FORD CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. THE TWO LEAFS OF
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Girardin School Bus have in Canada?
10 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Girardin School Bus (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is structure with 6 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Girardin School Bus has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Girardin dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.