RICON 3-MINUTE URBAN WINDOW SET
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ricon Corporation is recalling egress window handles on certain Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets manufactured between April 1, 2010, and October 31, 2010. The handles were made with incorrect material composition that causes them to become brittle and weak. If a handle breaks during an emergency, passengers may be unable to open the window and escape the vehicle, risking injury.
Ricon notified vehicle manufacturers in October 2012 and is providing replacement handles at no charge. Affected vehicle owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or Ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for information about obtaining the free remedy.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
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