Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V506000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V506000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 657 affected units, Exit Window Handle may Fail, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V506000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-10-18T00:00:00

Subject: Exit window handle may fail

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 657

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V506000

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