GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V511000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-30 2018-08-09 2018-08-09

Production Dates: 2012-01-09 - 2018-01-23

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 178

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.