NHTSA recall 05V057000
Structure
Daimlerchrysler Slf
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.