Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V563000 Reported November 23, 2004

Vsv/goshen/fmvss 217/emergency exit window

Q: What is recall 04V563000?

NHTSA recall 04V563000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on November 23, 2004. It addresses: Vsv/goshen/fmvss 217/emergency exit window. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. · N/A · 43 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V563000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 23, 2004

Defect 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 high-back seating partially blocks the rear emergency exit window.

Safety Consequence

A window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injuuries.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have the rear emergency exit window replaced with a solid rear window, and will have an emergency exit roof hatch installed in the roof of the bus to meet safety standard. the recall began january 24, 2005. owners should contact vsv goshen at 574-206-7025.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V563000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V563000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V563000?

NHTSA recall 04V563000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on November 23, 2004. It addresses: Vsv/goshen/fmvss 217/emergency exit window. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V563000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.