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NHTSARecalled Oct 18, 2012 · #12V506000

Exit Window Handle may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
Exit Window Handle may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Model numbers
2010 Lowfloor
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice