VAN HOOL C2045 2001: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V210000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HOOL | C2045 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-06-07 | 2005-05-09 | 2005-05-09 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-01 - 2000-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: VAN HOOL, N.V. (*)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WG 902.036
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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.
THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
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.
