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2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR Recall - Campaign #12V515000

 
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2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR RECALL - #12V515000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
Manufacturer New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured between 5/30/2010 - 6/24/2010
Recalled on 10/23/2012
Influenced by New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Owners Notified on 11/1/2012
# Affected 11
Recalled for VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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.
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