NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 New Flyer GE40LFR Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2010 New Flyer GE40LFR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 New Flyer GE40LFR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
NHTSA #12V515000Reported October 17, 2012 · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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