GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1998: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V119000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1998
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-07 2017-02-24 2017-02-28

Production Dates: 1997-12-31 - 2017-02-03

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17056

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile "non-BRT" buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 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.