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 High-Back Seating Partially Blocks The Rear Emergency Exit Window.
Make Of Vehicle
GOSHEN COACH
Model Of Vehicle
EUROSHUTTLE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V563000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
A Window May Not Open After Applying The Required Forces Allowing A Person To Escape In The Event Of An Emergency, Increasing The Risk Of Injuuries.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Have The Rear Emergency Exit Window Replaced With A Solid Rear Window, And Will Have An Emergency Exit Roof Hatch Installed In The Roof Of The Bus To Meet Safety Standard. The Recall Began January 24, 2005. Owners Should Contact Vsv Goshen At 574-206-7025.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20021229
End Of Manufacture
20041102
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20050124
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041123
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217