2010 New Flyer GE35LFR & 2010 New Flyer GE40LFR recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V515000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R12-030
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 1, 2012
- Built
- May 30, 2010 – Jun 24, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.