Seat beltsRecall 17V-519 · 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 17V-519 covers 3,432 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V519000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 19, 2016 to August 22, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.