Daimler Commercial Buses Na | NHTSA Recall #03V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V120000 by Daimler Commercial Buses Na. Includes 4,191 affected units, ORION/FMVSS 217/WINDOW HANDLE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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 handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. additional force is required to release the window.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair these windows. owner notification began june 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V120000

Manufacturer: Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Report Received Date: 2003-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Orion/fmvss 217/window handle

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 4,191

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. additional force is required to release the window.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair these windows. owner notification began june 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V120000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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