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NHTSARecalled Nov 23, 2012 · #12V549000

Window Handles may Break

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 LFS transit buses manufactured June 10, 2010, through November 11, 2010; and equipped with flush mounted windows and Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and 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 fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Window Handles may Break
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Model numbers
2010 LFS
UPCs

What you should do

Nova Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egress handles free of charge. Ricon will supply the replacement handles. The recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-877-999-8808.

View the official CPSC notice