Vertical emergency exit windows
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. however, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Spectal Industries or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 11E042000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11E042000?
NHTSA recall 11E042000 was issued by Spectal Industries on October 13, 2011. It addresses: Vertical emergency exit windows. The recall affects approximately 440 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Spectal Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E042000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.