2001 VAN HOOL C2045 RECALL - #05V210000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 |
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| Manufacturer |
VAN HOOL, N.V. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1999 - 9/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/2005 |
| Influenced by |
VAN HOOL, N.V. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/2005 |
| # Affected |
150 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2001 VAN HOOL C2045 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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