The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V011000·Announced 2016-01-13

Gillig Recalls 2010-2015 Low Floor Buses Due to Seat Belt Defect

Gillig is recalling 6,734 Low Floor transit buses from 2010-2015 because missing welds on seat brackets could cause seat belts to detach during a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the seat belt anchorage assembly may separate, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured between April 1, 2010, and October 30, 2015. The recall affects 6,734 vehicles equipped with Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats.

The defect involves J-Brackets that may be missing welds. This condition could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket. If this separation occurs, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6,734

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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