The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V156000·Announced 2017-03-09

Gillig Recalls 2016-2017 Low Floor Buses for Wiper Arm Defect

Gillig is recalling 2,732 Low Floor transit buses because wiper arms can crack and detach, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiper arm detachment) that reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The recall involves 2,732 vehicles where the wiper arms can crack where they mount to the wiper motor. This defect can cause the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.

A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 31, 2017.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,732

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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