NHTSA Campaign 12V506000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Issued by GILLIG CORPORATION · Reported Oct 18, 2012 · 657 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2010 | 657 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V506000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.