The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E041000·Announced 2019-06-19

Gillig Recalls Transpec T287X Series Glass Roof Hatches for Shattering Risk

Gillig LLC is recalling Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches sold as aftermarket parts because temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass to shatter, potentially injuring passengers.

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 structural vehicle defect where glass shattering poses a risk of injury to passengers, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches sold as aftermarket parts. The recall addresses a defect where temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury. The recall began on July 26, 2019.

Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867 or Gillig at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. 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.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT recall
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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