Vehicle recall 12V515000 · October 17, 2012
New Flyer GE35LFR and GE40LFR
The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V515000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 2012
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R12-030
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer GE35LFR (2010): 2010
- New Flyer GE40LFR (2010): 2010
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