Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E037000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 889 affected units, Transit Bus Egress Windows Set: Handle may Break, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ricon is recalling the egress window handles of certain ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets manufactured april 1, 2010, through october 31, 2010, sold and installed as original equipment for various transit buses. 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.

Corrective Action

Ricon notified the affected vehicle manufacturers in october 2012 and are providing replacement handles to the vehicle manufacturers. the vehicle manufacturers will remedy the affected transit buses free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E037000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2012-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Transit bus egress windows set: handle may break

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 889

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Ricon is recalling the egress window handles of certain ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets manufactured april 1, 2010, through october 31, 2010, sold and installed as original equipment for various transit buses. 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.

Consequence Summary: 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: Ricon notified the affected vehicle manufacturers in october 2012 and are providing replacement handles to the vehicle manufacturers. the vehicle manufacturers will remedy the affected transit buses free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12E037000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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