2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #12V506000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010 Lowfloor transit buses, manufactured April 16, 2010, through November 16, 2010, and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/16/2010 - 11/16/2010 |
| Recalled on |
10/19/2012 |
| Influenced by |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/29/2012 |
| # Affected |
657 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| Description |
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010 Lowfloor transit buses, manufactured April 16, 2010, through November 16, 2010, and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. |
| Consequences |
In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall began during October 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for SEATS
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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