Daimlerchrysler Slf 2003

Model Slf made in 2003 by Daimlerchrysler got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, equipment adaptive and structure.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
04E093000HEHR INTERNATIONAL INC. E (Equipment)29203/25/2005MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/13/200412/20/2004571217
Defect SummaryHehr 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 SummaryIn the event of an emergency, rapid egress may be impaired, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
Corrective SummaryHehr 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V505000DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NCfrom 03/09/2002 to 08/18/2004V (Vehicle)258MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/15/200410/21/2004
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummarySure-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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE
05V057000DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NCfrom 01/01/2002 to 09/01/2004V (Vehicle)262MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.02/16/200502/16/2005571217
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective SummaryHehr 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.
NotesCustomers 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.