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NHTSARecalled Dec 12, 2018 · #18V886000

Blocked Emergency Exit May Hinder Passenger Exit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Blocked Emergency Exit May Hinder Passenger Exit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice