New Flyer Industries Ltd. Visibility:power Window Devices and Controls Recall

Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V515000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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 is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 for more information.