Missing egress windows
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2011-2017 glaval universal transit buses, models us50225, us50225c, us50226, us50226c, and us80227c. the buses are missing one egress window on the curbside and roadside of the vehicle. 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."
Safety Consequence
In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install one additional egress window on each the curbside and roadside of the vehicle, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1029.
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FAQ: Recall 19V427000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V427000?
NHTSA recall 19V427000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 7, 2019. It addresses: Missing egress windows. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V427000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-1029. 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.