NHTSASTRUCTURE
Gillig, LLC - Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217
Published: December 15, 2025Recall ID: 25V868000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V868000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V868000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. |
| Consequence summary | A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |