Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
3-MINUTE URBAN WINDOW SET
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E037000
Component Description
Equipment
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
889
Date Owners Notified
20121121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20121003