New Flyer GE35LFR, GE40LFR: Power window devices and controls

Date

Oct. 17, 2012

Filed by

New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Vehicles

New Flyer GE35LFR (2010); New Flyer GE40LFR (2010)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

11

What can 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 1, 2012

Manufacturer campaign number

R12-030

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

12V515000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.