CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
- Risk
- A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 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
Some Gillig Low Floor buses from model years 2014 through 2019 have uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit. These bare terminals can short circuit to ground, which may cause the headlights to stop working.
If the headlights fail, the driver may not be able to see the road as well, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected buses should take this seriously and have the problem addressed promptly.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets at no cost to the owner. You can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and 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 | 201420152016201720182019 |
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