NHTSA Recall 05V210000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V210000; Date: May. 9, 2005
The mismatch could make the window open prematurely or inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Van Hool C2045; 2001 Van Hool C2045
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Van Hool, N. V.
Affected Units:: 150
Recall Summary:
Certain motor coaches 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the mismatched emergency window latching components free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2005. Owners may contact van hool at 877-427-7278.
Recall Notes:
Van hool recall no. Wg 902. 036. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 7, 2005
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