Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL BUS
Model Of Vehicle
UNIVERSAL
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
19V427000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100923
End Of Manufacture
20100923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
46
Date Owners Notified
20190624
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190607
Make Campaign Number
05-1029
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217