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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Smi/ 12E017000

Smi · United States · Mod

Smi Prolo: Structure — roof and pillars

Affects Smi Prolo · — — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A NONCOMPLIANT HATCH MAY NOT PROVIDE A MEANS OF READILY ACCESSIBLE EGRESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

SMI IS WORKING WITH THE BUS MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR HATCH AFFECTED, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF PROLO MODEL AND PART NUMBER PROVIDED TO US BY SMI BY CLICKING ON THE HYPERLINK “AFFECTED MODEL LIST.” THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMI AT 1-800-951-7867 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational