GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL 2015: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V427000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-07 | 2019-06-11 |
Production Dates: 2010-09-23 - 2010-09-23
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1029
Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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."
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
