Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
GARDEN STATE
Model Of Vehicle
DOUBLE DECK BUS
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V519000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Garden State Bus Group
Start Of Manufacture
20150101
End Of Manufacture
20151231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20181005
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Garden State Bus Group
Date Report Received
20180806
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217