NHTSA Recall 19V451000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V451000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | June 14, 2019 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles equipped with a certain batch of glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Safety risk
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V451000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.