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2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor recall: escape/egress/exit

Gillig LLC reported this safety recall on December 12, 2018. It covers about 30 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30
reported
Dec 12, 2018
owners notified
Feb 22, 2019

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

What is wrong
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."
Risk
An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 number 18V886000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V886000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor escape/egress/exit?

Yes. Recall 18V886000, reported on December 12, 2018, covers about 30 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V886000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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