Gillig Recall 19V193000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 19V193000 · announced March 8, 2019 · filed by Gillig Llc · 965 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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

• 2014 Gillig Low Floor
• 2015 Gillig Low Floor
• 2016 Gillig Low Floor
• 2017 Gillig Low Floor
• 2018 Gillig Low Floor
• 2019 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.