Defect Description For Recall
Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (Smi) Is Recalling Certain Prolo Bus Roof Escape Hatches Installed As Original Equipment On Various School And Transit Buses Shipped From April 1, 2011, Through March 25, 2012. These Hatches May Have Also Been Used As Service Replacement Parts. Increased FriCTIon Between The Rear Plate Assemblies, P/No. 009327, And The Nylon Rear Pop-Up Support, P/No. 008956, May Result In An Opening Force Of The Prolo Roof Hatches That Exceeds Federal Standard Requirements. Thus, These Hatches Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
SMI
Model Of Vehicle
PROLO
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E017000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, A Noncompliant Hatch May Not Provide A Means Of Readily Accessible Egress, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Smi Is Working With The Bus Manufacturers To Identify And Notify The Owners Of The Recall Campaign. The Buses Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. In Order To Determine If Your Hatch Affected, Please Review The List Of Prolo Model And Part Number Provided To Us By Smi By Clicking On The Hyperlink Øaffected Model List.Ø The Safety Recall Began On May 24, 2012. Owners May Contact Smi At 1-800-951-7867 Or Their Vehicle Manufacturer.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
15462
Date Owners Notified
20120524
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Date Report Received
20120507
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217