NHTSA Recall 12V506000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V506000; Date: Oct. 18, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 657
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2012
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