Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #05V057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V057000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 262 affected units, EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS, component: STRUCTURE, 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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V057000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2005-02-16T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency egress windows

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 262

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 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.

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V057000

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