Spectal Emergency Exit Window — Equipment
Published October 14, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 13, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E042000, published October 14, 2011 and initiated October 13, 2011. Recalling firm: SPECTAL INDUSTRIES; Spectal Emergency Exit Window — Equipment.
What's the hazard
SPECTAL INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN VERTICAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON BLUE BIRD AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO REMOVE THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE BLUE BIRD BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, AND 129243. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE THOMAS BUILT BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, AND 168035.
What to do
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE HANDLED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS. SPECTAL WILL PROVIDE REPAIR KITS TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, WHO WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS THAT REPAIRS CAN BE PERFORMED, AT THE OWNER'S OPTION, BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BY A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, OR BY THE OWNER. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPECTAL AT 1-450-378-6722 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPECTAL
- Model
- EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW
- Manufacturer
- SPECTAL INDUSTRIES
- Lot
- SPECTAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Spectal Emergency Exit Window — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E042000 on October 14, 2011. Reported hazard: SPECTAL INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN VERTICAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON BLUE BIRD AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO REMOVE THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE BLUE BIRD BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, AND 129243. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE THOMAS BUILT BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, AND 168035.
What should I do if I have this product?
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE HANDLED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS. SPECTAL WILL PROVIDE REPAIR KITS TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, WHO WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS THAT REPAIRS CAN BE PERFORMED, AT THE OWNER'S OPTION, BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BY A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, OR BY THE OWNER. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPECTAL AT 1-450-378-6722 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPECTAL. Model: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW.