GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1998: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-05 | 2000-05-18 | 2000-05-22 |
Production Dates: 1998-04-06 - 2000-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 941
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THE SIDE, FRONT "AMBER" AND REAR"RED" POSITIONS ARE MISSING.
THIS IS A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD AT NIGHT.
THE CORRECT REFLEX REFLECTORS WILL BE INSTALLED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 5, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
