Recall 16V011000: 2010–2015 Gillig LOW Floor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 6,734
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured April 1, 2010 to October 30, 2015, equipped with Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
The risk
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Gillig will notify the 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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2011 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2012 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2013 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2014 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2015 Gillig LOW Floor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V011000
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 1, 2016
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology