Gillig Recall 18V511000: Exterior Lighting, Turn Signal

NHTSA recall 18V511000 · announced August 9, 2018 · filed by Gillig Llc · 178 units affected

The problem

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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."

The risk

The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Gillig Low Floor
• 2013 Gillig Low Floor
• 2014 Gillig Low Floor
• 2015 Gillig Low Floor
• 2016 Gillig Low Floor
• 2017 Gillig Low Floor
• 2018 Gillig Low Floor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.