CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Gillig Low Floor transit buses have front turn signals that may not be visible enough to other drivers or pedestrians. The lights do not fully meet federal lighting requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install turn signals with increased visibility. The repair is free. If you own or operate one of these buses, you can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017 |
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