NHTSA Recall 17V519000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V519000; Date: Aug. 23, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Gillig Low Floor; 2017 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 3,432
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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: Oct 4, 2017
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