VAN Hool 2000–2001 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled May 9, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V210000 · VAN Hool
Hazard
THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MISMATCHED EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 877-427-7278.
Units
150 units
Description
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A MISMATCHING OF THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS. THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CATCH THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE LATCHING SYSTEM.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MISMATCHED EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 877-427-7278.
Product
VAN Hool C2045
Manufacturer(s)
redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →