CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Gillig Low Floor transit buses may have turn signals that flash too slowly. Slow flashing makes the signals less noticeable to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet the lighting requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Gillig will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the software that controls the turn signal flash rate. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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