CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. 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 www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses have wiper arms that can crack where they attach to the wiper motor. The cracked arms can bend or detach from the vehicle, and the wipers may stop working.
A loss of wiper function reduces the driver's visibility in rain, snow, or other poor weather, which increases the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms free of charge. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 for more information. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20162017 |
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