Glaval Bus | NHTSA Recall #12V384000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V384000 by Glaval Bus. Affecting model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with speciality manufacturing inc Includes 90 affected units, BUS ROOF ESCAPE HATCH/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with speciality manufacturing inc

Defect Summary

Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with speciality manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in 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

Glaval bus 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 17, 2012. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V384000
Manufacturer: Glaval Bus
Report Received Date: 2012-08-03T00:00:00
Subject: Bus roof escape hatch/fmvss 217
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 90

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with speciality manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in 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: Glaval bus 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 17, 2012. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 7.87

Metadata

SID: row-ryxy~v8pt_hmck
NHTSA ID: 12V384000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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