GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017: VISIBILITY/WIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V156000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-31 2017-03-09 2017-03-10

Production Dates: 2016-05-02 - 2017-03-06

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2732

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on 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.