Recall 17V099000: 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor

Report received

Feb 14, 2017

Manufacturer

Gillig LLC

Potentially affected

2,787vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
• 2017 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints