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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

Specialty Manufacturing Co.: Mirror Control Switch Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 9, 2024
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Summary

Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Safe Fleet) is recalling 3,853 mirror control switches used in certain commercial buses. The fuse in these switches may be under-rated for the specific vehicle, which can cause the switch to overheat if there is a voltage spike or short circuit. This recall follows similar safety determinations by bus manufacturers Gillig, LLC and BYD Coach & Bus.

Risk

If the switch overheats, it can smoke or catch fire, increasing the risk of property damage or injury to passengers and the driver.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is equipped with a Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Safe Fleet) mirror control switch, particularly if you operate Gillig or BYD Coach & Bus models.
  2. Check your vehicle records for any connection to Gillig recall 23V-812 or BYD Coach & Bus recall 24V-374.
  3. Contact your specific vehicle manufacturer's customer service department for official remedy and repair instructions.
  4. Alternatively, you may contact Safe Fleet customer service directly at 1-800-951-7867 for assistance with this recall.
  5. For further information or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

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Manufacturer-provided remedy via vehicle OEMs

How to: Refer to vehicle manufacturer recalls (Gillig 23V-812 or BYD 24V-374) for specific remedy information or contact Safe Fleet at 1-800-951-7867.

Affected Products

Product: Specialty Manufacturing Co. Mirror Control Switch

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24E058000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Sold By: Gillig, LLC; BYD Coach & Bus; Authorized commercial vehicle dealers
Units Affected: 3,853 vehicles(39% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 15, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response