Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V427000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V427000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2011-2017 glaval universal transit buses, models us50225, us50225c, us50226, us50226c, and us80227c Includes 46 affected units, Missing Egress Windows, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2011-2017 glaval universal transit buses, models us50225, us50225c, us50226, us50226c, and us80227c

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2011-2017 glaval universal transit buses, models us50225, us50225c, us50226, us50226c, and us80227c. the buses are missing one egress window on the curbside and roadside of the vehicle. 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

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install one additional egress window on each the curbside and roadside of the vehicle, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1029.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V427000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2019-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: Missing egress windows

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 46

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-1029

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2011-2017 glaval universal transit buses, models us50225, us50225c, us50226, us50226c, and us80227c. the buses are missing one egress window on the curbside and roadside of the vehicle. 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: In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install one additional egress window on each the curbside and roadside of the vehicle, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1029.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.65

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NHTSA ID: 19V427000

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