redundant VAN HOOL, N.V.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by redundant VAN HOOL, N.V. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 9, 2005

(Campaign #: WG 902.036)

EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V210000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 150

Consequence Summary:

THE MISMATCH COULD MAKE THE WINDOW OPEN PREMATURELY OR INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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