Recall 17V119000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Defect in 1997-2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 17,056 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V119000 |
| Manufacturer | Gillig LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 17,056 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 1999 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2000 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2002 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2004 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2006 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2009 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2012 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2014 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2015 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2016 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
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Defect Description
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses 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 number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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