Prolo Roof Hatch (Prolo) – Handle Manufacturing Issue (2019)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
PROLO ROOF HATCH
Brand
PROLO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Specialty Manufacturing Co. is recalling certain PROLO ROOF HATCH equipment due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the ris.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) is recalling certain Prolo 24"x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 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 roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Specialty will provide vehicle manufacturers with replacement hatch handles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
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