CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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 mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 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 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor buses have front and rear turn signals that may flash at different rates. This mismatch can make it unclear to other drivers which way the vehicle intends to turn, and the buses do not meet federal lighting requirements under FMVSS 108.
The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners of affected buses, and authorized dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software at no cost to you. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. 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
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