CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- Risk
- Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A defective welded joint in the windshield wiper arm can cause the arm to fail suddenly, so the wipers stop working. This can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield and increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles do not meet federal windshield wiping and washing system requirements.
The manufacturer, Gillig, will replace the wiper motor arm at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. If you have questions, contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2024 |
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