2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2016 Gillig Low Floor — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published December 17, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 12, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V886000, published December 17, 2018 and initiated December 12, 2018. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2016 Gillig Low Floor — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. As built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
What to do
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will move one of the emergency exit windows to an unobstructed location, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Model
- LOW FLOOR
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2016 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2016 Gillig Low Floor — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V886000 on December 17, 2018. Reported hazard: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. As built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
What should I do if I have this product?
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will move one of the emergency exit windows to an unobstructed location, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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.