NEW FLYER 2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain 2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR vehicles due to visibility:power window devices and controls issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026