Daimlerchrysler Recall 05V057000: Structure

NHTSA recall 05V057000 · announced February 16, 2005 · filed by Daimlerchrysler Commercial Buses Nc · 262 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Daimlerchrysler Slf
• 2003 Daimlerchrysler Slf
• 2004 Daimlerchrysler Slf

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.