Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V057000 Reported February 16, 2005

Emergency egress windows

Daimler Buses North America · N/A · 262 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V057000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
262
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 16, 2005

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 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Buses North America dealer and reference recall ID 05V057000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V057000

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

What is recall 05V057000?

NHTSA recall 05V057000 was issued by Daimler Buses North America on February 16, 2005. It addresses: Emergency egress windows. The recall affects approximately 262 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Buses North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V057000 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.