GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V099000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-31 2017-02-14 2017-02-16

Production Dates: 2016-08-04 - 2017-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2787

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. These vehicles have front LED turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that 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 "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners and will replace the LED turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. 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 www.safercar.gov.