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HighNHTSA·12V506000·Announced 2012-10-18

Gillig Recalls 2010 Low Floor Buses Due to Weak Emergency Window Handles

Gillig is recalling 657 model year 2010 Low Floor transit buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in emergency egress equipment that could trap passengers and cause injury, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gillig Corporation is recalling certain model year 2010 Low Floor transit buses manufactured between April 16, 2010, and November 16, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets. The recall involves 657 affected units.

The defect involves the material composition used to cast the handles that open the emergency egress windows. The incorrect material results in reduced strength, meaning the handles may break before the window latch is released. If the handle fails during an actual emergency, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle, placing them at risk of injury.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall began in October 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
GILLIG CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
657

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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