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