Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V886000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V886000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 gillig low floor transit buses Includes 30 affected units, Blocked Emergency Exit May Hinder Passenger Exit, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2017 gillig low floor transit buses

Defect Summary

Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 gillig low floor transit buses. as built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will move one of the emergency exit windows to an unobstructed location, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V886000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Blocked emergency exit may hinder passenger exit
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 gillig low floor transit buses. as built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will move one of the emergency exit windows to an unobstructed location, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 18V886000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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