New Flyer recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Ge35Lfr 2010
- New Flyer Ge40Lfr 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V515000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 30, 2010 to Jun 24, 2010
- Part
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
- Maker's own recall number
- R12-030
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nabi / New Flyer recall: Seats Jan 26, 2016
- New Flyer recall: Power train Aug 5, 2011
- New Flyer recall: Seat belts Mar 10, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.