GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V011000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-01 2016-01-13 2016-01-13

Production Dates: 2015-04-01 - 2015-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6734

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.