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Vehicle recall 05V057000 · February 16, 2005

2002-2004 Daimlerchrysler SLF

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…

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

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.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V057000
Reported to NHTSA
February 16, 2005
Filed by
DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC
Vehicles potentially affected
262
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure
Recall 05V057000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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