Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Emergency Exit Obstruction Risk
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses due to an emergency exit window that may be obstructed, preventing safe evacuation during emergencies.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling specific 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses because one emergency exit window may not be easily accessible during emergencies. This could increase injury risk if passengers need to exit quickly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226985-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-emergency-exit-obstruction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226985-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-emergency-exit-obstruction-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V886000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Emergency Exit Obstruction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226985-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-emergency-exit-obstruction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V886000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V886000).
Why it’s dangerous
The emergency exit window may be obstructed, making it difficult for passengers to exit quickly during an emergency. This violates federal safety standards requiring accessible emergency exits.
Who’s affected
Bus owners and operators of Gillig 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses are affected. Drivers and passengers at risk during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2016 and 2017. The recall started February 22, 2019, and applies to Gillig Low Floor transit buses.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Call 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule the emergency exit window repair.
What NHTSA says to 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V886000 (December 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.