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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V011000

2012 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2010 Gillig Low Floor | 2011 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Seats

Published January 13, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 13, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V011000, published January 13, 2016. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2012 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2010 Gillig Low Floor | 2011 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Seats.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
GILLIG
Model
LOW FLOOR
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Lot
2012 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2015 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2014 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2010 Gillig Low Floor | 2011 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V011000 on January 13, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GILLIG. Model: LOW FLOOR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)