Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Seat Belts May Not Lock Properly
Gillig is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses with Recaro seats due to seat belt buckles that may get stuck, preventing safe use in crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses with Recaro seats because the seat belt buckle can get stuck, making it impossible to lock the seat belt. This increases injury risk during crashes if the seat belt isn't used properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226994-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-seat-belts-may-not-lock.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226994-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-seat-belts-may-not-lock · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V519000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Seat Belts May Not Lock Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226994-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-seat-belts-may-not-lock. Based on NHTSA recall #17V519000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V519000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt buckle may get stuck in the locked position, so the seat belt tongue can't be inserted and locked. This means drivers might not be able to use the seat belt during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Bus drivers who own or operate Gillig 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses with Recaro seats are most at risk. Drivers using these buses without properly locked seat belts during crashes could face injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus is a 2017-2018 Low Floor transit bus with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The recall started on October 4, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Service
Call 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free seat belt buckle replacement.
Contact Adient-Recaro
Call 1-248-484-3250 to arrange a free seat belt buckle replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Adient-Recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or Gillig Service at 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 42 days.
- 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 #17V519000 (August 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.