Daimlerchrysler 2002–2004 Structure recall
Recalled February 16, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V057000 · Daimlerchrysler
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
HEHR INTERNATIONAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEHR INTERNATIONAL AT 323-663-1261 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUS AT 336-454-3484.
Units
262 units
Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED.
What to do
HEHR INTERNATIONAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEHR INTERNATIONAL AT 323-663-1261 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUS AT 336-454-3484.
Product
Daimlerchrysler SLF
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Buses North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →