Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V011000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 6,734 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V011000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-01-13T00:00:00
Subject: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 6,734

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 25.68

Metadata

SID: row-7d8a~kgwv-bwq9
NHTSA ID: 16V011000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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