CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some transit buses built between 2010 and 2015 with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats may have J-Brackets that are missing welds. This could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the bracket.
If the seat belt anchor separates, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the seats to check for missing welds, and any J-Bracket found to be missing welds will be removed and replaced at no cost. Owners will be notified by Gillig, and they can also contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. You can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201020112012201320142015 |
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