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NHTSARecalled Oct 19, 2012 · #12V513000

Transit Bus Egress Windows Set: Handle may Break

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Eldorado National is recalling certain model year 2011 Axess and EZ Rider II Max buses, manufactured between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 and 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. In the event that 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
Transit Bus Egress Windows Set: Handle may Break
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 Axess
UPCs

What you should do

Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective handles, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 1-937-596-7965 for more information.

View the official CPSC notice