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HighNHTSA·25V868000·Announced 2025-12-15

Gillig Recalls 2013 Low Floor Transit Buses for Emergency Exit Defect

Gillig is recalling 2013 Low Floor transit buses because emergency exit window latches may fail during a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 emergency exits may fail to retain passengers during a crash, posing a risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2013 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the emergency exit window latch may fail, allowing the window to open during a crash. This failure means the windows do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, which governs bus emergency exits and window retention.

A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers 2013 model year vehicles.

Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 for more information.

The recalled product

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

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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