GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V193000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-03-08 | 2019-03-12 |
Production Dates: 2014-12-05 - 2019-01-07
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 965
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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.
