Defect Description For Recall
Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) Is Recalling Certain Prolo 24″X 24″ Roof Hatches. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Roof Hatch External Handle May Unexpectedly Break Under Reasonable Use. 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
PROLO
Model Of Vehicle
ROOF HATCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
19E042000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
If The Roof Hatch External Handle Breaks, In The Event Of An Emergency, The Hatch Cannot Be Easily Opened From Outside The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
The Remedy For This Recall Is Still Under Development. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Specialty Customer Service At 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20180801
End Of Manufacture
20190520
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
18550
Date Owners Notified
20190815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Date Report Received
20190621
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217