GARDEN STATE 2015 GARDEN STATE DOUBLE DECK BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 GARDEN STATE DOUBLE DECK BUS
Brand
GARDEN STATE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Garden State Bus Group is recalling certain 2015 GARDEN STATE DOUBLE DECK BUS vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. If the emergency exit is located in the wrong location, it can cause a delay in exiting the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Garden State Bus Group (Garden State) is recalling certain 2015 Garden State Double Deck Buses. The roof emergency exit may be incorrectly located towards the center of the passenger compartment and not in the rear, as required. 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the emergency exit is located in the wrong location, it can cause a delay in exiting the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Garden State will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit hatch in the rear portion of the lower level that opens to the upper level, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Garden State customer service at 1-888-800-3779.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026