Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 05V-210 · 2000–2001 Van Hool C2045
VAN HOOL, N.V. recall 05V-210 covers 150 2000–2001 Van Hool C2045 for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V210000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.