GILLIG — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-15

Gillig Low Floor transit buses: emergency exit window latch may fail

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-15
Manufacturer	Gillig, LLC
Models affected	LOW FLOOR
Model year	2013
Units affected	6
Defect	Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013 Low Floor transit buses. The emergency exit window latch may fail, allowing the window to open during a crash. As such, these emergency exit windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."_x000D_ A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall number	25V868000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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