CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain transit buses with Recaro commercial bus driver seats may have a front seat belt buckle that becomes stuck in the locked position. When this happens, the seat belt tongue cannot be inserted and locked into the buckle.
If a seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be driven without the belt in use. This raises the risk of injury to the driver or occupants in the event of a crash.
The repair is free. Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the affected buckles at no charge. Owners can contact Adient-Recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or Gillig Service at 1-800-735-1500, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20162017 |
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