NHTSA Recall 24V811000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Visibility. Reported 2024-10-29. An estimated 611 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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 nhtsa.gov.