2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR RECALL - #12V515000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 GE35LFR and GE40LFR transit buses, equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress 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 NEW FLYER GE40LFR |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/2010 - 6/24/2010 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2012 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/2012 |
| # Affected |
11 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| Description |
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 GE35LFR and GE40LFR transit buses, equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress 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 fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 for more information. |
| Notes |
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-030. 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. |
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