GILLIG 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
GILLIG CORPORATION is recalling certain 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR vehicles due to visibility:glass, side/rear issues. In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of inj.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010 Lowfloor transit buses, manufactured April 16, 2010, through November 16, 2010, and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the window handles free of charge. The recall began during October 2012. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 for more information.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026