2015 Garden State Double Deck Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published August 13, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 6, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V519000, published August 13, 2018 and initiated August 6, 2018. Recalling firm: Garden State Bus Group; 2015 Garden State Double Deck Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
Garden State Bus Group (Garden State) is recalling certain 2015 Garden State Double Deck Buses. The roof emergency exit may be incorrectly located towards the center of the passenger compartment and not in the rear, as required. 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.
What to do
Garden State will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit hatch in the rear portion of the lower level that opens to the upper level, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Garden State customer service at 1-888-800-3779.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GARDEN STATE
- Model
- DOUBLE DECK BUS
- Manufacturer
- Garden State Bus Group
- Lot
- 2015 GARDEN STATE DOUBLE DECK BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Garden State Double Deck Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V519000 on August 13, 2018. Reported hazard: Garden State Bus Group (Garden State) is recalling certain 2015 Garden State Double Deck Buses. The roof emergency exit may be incorrectly located towards the center of the passenger compartment and not in the rear, as required. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Garden State will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit hatch in the rear portion of the lower level that opens to the upper level, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Garden State customer service at 1-888-800-3779.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GARDEN STATE. Model: DOUBLE DECK BUS.