GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V451000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-01 | 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-21 |
Production Dates: 2012-03-06 - 2016-06-07
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to June 7, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. As such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a new software update, free of charge. The recall began on July 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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.
