Goshen Coach Emerald (2003) – 04V563000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

GOSHEN COACH

Model Of Vehicle

EMERALD

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

04V563000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20021229

End Of Manufacture

20041102

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

43

Date Owners Notified

20050124

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Date Report Received

20041123

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

217