2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses, equipped with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
💥 The risk
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Adient-Recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or Gillig Service at 1-800-735-1500.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V519000
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,432
- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-735-1500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 4, 2017
- Built
- Dec 19, 2016 – Aug 22, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.