Gillig Low Floor (Gillig) – Emergency Exit Failure (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system issues. A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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