NHTSA Recall 18V418000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2018-06-20. An estimated 25,579 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. 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 this recall
- 2001 Gillig Low Floor
- 2002 Gillig Low Floor
- 2003 Gillig Low Floor
- 2004 Gillig Low Floor
- 2005 Gillig Low Floor
- 2006 Gillig Low Floor
- 2007 Gillig Low Floor
- 2008 Gillig Low Floor
- 2009 Gillig Low Floor
- 2010 Gillig Low Floor
- 2011 Gillig Low Floor
- 2012 Gillig Low Floor
- 2013 Gillig Low Floor
- 2014 Gillig Low Floor
- 2015 Gillig Low Floor
- 2016 Gillig Low Floor
- 2017 Gillig Low Floor
- 2018 Gillig Low Floor