The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V519000·Announced 2017-08-23

Gillig Recalls 2017-2018 Low Floor Buses Due to Stuck Seat Belt Buckles

Gillig is recalling 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses because the driver's seat belt buckle may be stuck, preventing the belt from latching.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The recall affects 3,432 vehicles.

In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position. This defect prevents the seat belt tongue from being inserted and locked. If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Adient-Recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or Gillig Service at 1-800-735-1500. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,432

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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