| Make : VAN HOOL | Model : C2045 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990901 - 20000930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V210000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050607 | Date Received by ODI: 20050509 | Date Added to Database: 20050509 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN HOOL, N.V. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WG 902.036 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 150 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." A MISMATCHING OF THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS. THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CATCH THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE LATCHING SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MISMATCHED EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VAN HOOL AT 877-427-7278. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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