Recall 80V-011: 1977–1978 Gillig Gillig
GILLIG CORPORATION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Feb 19, 1980, covering about 198 vehicles.
The problem
The restraining barriers on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection". Due to improper alignment, the barrier mounting bolts may not be secured through the floor tapping strip.
The fix
The dealer will add lock nuts to the restraining barrier mounting bolts at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; restraining barriers, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the barrier might notadequately restrain the occupants in the seat immediately to the rear of thebarrier, which would increase the chances of injury.note: the defect may be detected by visual inspection of the curb-side barrierfloor attachment bolts, from the underside of the vehicle.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GILLIG CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 80V011000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Gillig Gillig | 1977, 1978 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 80V-011?
The restraining barriers on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection". Due to improper alignment, the barrier mounting bolts may not be secured through the floor tapping strip.
How is recall 80V-011 fixed?
The dealer will add lock nuts to the restraining barrier mounting bolts at no charge to owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.