Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #12V330000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V330000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc Includes 361 affected units, BUS ROOF ESCAPE HATCH/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4349 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V330000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2012-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Bus roof escape hatch/fmvss 217
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 361

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4349 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-526t_vzy4.3jqf
NHTSA ID: 12V330000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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