Garden State Bus Group | NHTSA Recall #18V519000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V519000 by Garden State Bus Group. Affecting 2015 garden state double deck buses Includes 20 affected units, Incorrect Location of Emergency Exit/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015 garden state double deck buses

Defect Summary

Garden state bus group (garden state) is recalling certain 2015 garden state double deck buses. the roof emergency exit may be incorrectly located towards the center of the passenger compartment and not in the rear, as required. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Garden state will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit hatch in the rear portion of the lower level that opens to the upper level, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact garden state customer service at 1-888-800-3779.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V519000

Manufacturer: Garden State Bus Group

Report Received Date: 2018-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect location of emergency exit/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Garden state bus group (garden state) is recalling certain 2015 garden state double deck buses. the roof emergency exit may be incorrectly located towards the center of the passenger compartment and not in the rear, as required. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: If the emergency exit is located in the wrong location, it can cause a delay in exiting the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Garden state will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit hatch in the rear portion of the lower level that opens to the upper level, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact garden state customer service at 1-888-800-3779.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 18V519000

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