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.
Gillig – Exit Window Handle may Fail
| Report Received Date | 10/18/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V506000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 657 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V506000) |
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