NHTSARecalled Jan 13, 2016 · #16V011000
Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2015 Low
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.