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2011-2012 Glaval Primetime, Glaval Sport and others recall: roof and pillars

Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on August 3, 2012. It covers about 90 vehicles.

vehicles affected
90
reported
Aug 3, 2012
owners notified
Aug 17, 2012

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with Speciality Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) ProLo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in 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."
Risk
In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Glaval Bus will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1‑574‑262‑2212 or SMI at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Recall number 12V384000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V384000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Glaval Primetime, Glaval Sport and others roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 12V384000, reported on August 3, 2012, covers about 90 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V384000?

Glaval Bus will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1‑574‑262‑2212 or SMI at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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