Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DAIMLERCHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
SLF
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V057000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Failure Of The Pushout Window Could Potentially Trap Passengers Or Delay Their Escape, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Commercial Buses Nc
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20040901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
262
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Date Report Received
20050216
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217