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Network/ United States/ Ricon/ 12E037000

Ricon · United States · Mod

Ricon 3-MINUTE Urban Window Set: Equipment

Affects Ricon 3-MINUTE Urban Window Set · — — about 889 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational