The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V451000·Announced 2019-06-14

Gillig Low Floor Vehicles Recalled for Glass Roof Hatch Shattering Risk

Gillig is recalling 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles because temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch 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 risk-of-harm product where glass shattering could cause injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles equipped with a specific batch of glass roof hatches. The recall addresses a defect where temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

If the glass shatters, fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on June 27, 2019.

Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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
25

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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