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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E037000

EQUIPMENT

Published October 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2012

What's the hazard

Ricon is recalling the egress window handles of certain Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets manufactured April 1, 2010, through October 31, 2010, sold and installed as original equipment for various transit buses. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.

What to do

Ricon notified the affected vehicle manufacturers in October 2012 and are providing replacement handles to the vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will remedy the affected transit buses free of charge. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or Ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for more information.

Recall details

Brand
RICON
Model
3-MINUTE URBAN WINDOW SET
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Lot
RICON 3-MINUTE URBAN WINDOW SET
Risk classification
E
Country
US
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