NHTSA Recall 16V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V011000; Date: Jan. 13, 2016
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.
Recalled 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
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 6,734
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2016
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