NHTSA Recall 12V506000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 657 vehicles. It affects 2010 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V506000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | October 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010 Lowfloor transit buses, manufactured April 16, 2010, through November 16, 2010, and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus 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.
Safety risk
In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall began during October 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V506000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gillig Low Floor | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.