Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
GE35LFR
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
12V515000
Component Description
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20100824
End Of Manufacture
20100923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20121101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121017
Make Campaign Number
R12-030