Safe Fleet: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Safe Fleet in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 21, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217

Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) is recalling certain Prolo 24"x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 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."

NHTSA ID: 19E042000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 18,550

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Specialty will provide vehicle manufacturers with replacement hatch handles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 27, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter

Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) is recalling certain Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

NHTSA ID: 19E017000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 348

Consequence Summary:

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

Specialty will notify the affected bus manufacturers, and dealers for those companies will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2019. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.62

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