GILLIG ( 12V506000 )
Publish Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:00:00 EST
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
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GILLIG / LOW FLOOR
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2010
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| Manufacturer:
GILLIG CORPORATION |
Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V506000
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N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 657 |
Summary:
 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.
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Remedy:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information. |
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V506000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss
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