Recall
Gillig Low Floor — 17V519000
NHTSA ID
17V519000
Make
Gillig
Model
Low Floor
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2017-08-23
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
3,432
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.