Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 12V-515 · New Flyer vehicles
New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall 12V-515 covers 11 New Flyer vehicles for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V515000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 GE35LFR and GE40LFR transit buses, 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.
The risk
In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 for more information.
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-030. 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 May 30, 2010 to September 23, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.