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2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF recalls, newest first

February 16, 2005NHTSA 05V057000262 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2004NHTSA 04E093000292 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Hehr emergency exit windows, model nos 1401 and 1407, for use on certain dailmerchrysler commercial buses (orion)nc my 2002-2004 slf buses, do not meet the emergency exit release requirements as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retension and release. The windows may fail to open when unlatched.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, rapid egress may be impaired, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
Remedy
Hehr will notify the customers of orion and will ship repair parts and installation instructions to the bus owners. The recall began March 28, 2005. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hehr international at 323-663-1261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 15, 2004NHTSA 04V505000258 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Certain transit buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Sure-lok will provide a free remedy on behalf of daimlerchrysler. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lok at 1-866-787-3565 or daimlerchrysler at 336-454-3484.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Daimlerchrysler SLF years

Other 2003 Daimlerchrysler models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Daimlerchrysler dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Daimlerchrysler SLF?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.