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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2013 Gillig Low Floor Transit Buses Recalled for Window Latch Defect

Agency Publication Date: December 15, 2025
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Summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling 6 model year 2013 Low Floor transit buses because the emergency exit window latch may fail. This defect can allow the window to open unexpectedly during a crash, failing to meet federal safety standards for bus emergency exits. Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly free of charge.

Risk

A window that opens during a crash may fail to keep passengers safely inside the vehicle, which increases the risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves model year 2013 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with emergency exit windows that may have faulty latches.
  2. Check your vehicle maintenance and purchase records to determine if your 2013 Gillig Low Floor transit bus is one of the 6 units affected by this recall.
  3. Contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 to arrange for a free replacement of the emergency release bar assembly.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information regarding recall 25V868.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Replacement of the emergency release bar assembly.

How to: Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Affected Products

Product: 2013 Gillig Low Floor
Part / Model:
Low Floor

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."

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V868000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 6 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: January 16, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response