Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 12V-506 · 2010 Gillig LOW Floor
GILLIG CORPORATION recall 12V-506 covers 657 2010 Gillig LOW Floor for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V506000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 16, 2010 to November 16, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.