The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V418000·Announced 2018-06-20

Gillig Low Floor Transit Buses Recalled for Slow Flashing Turn Signals

Gillig is recalling 2001-2018 Low Floor transit buses because turn signals may flash slowly, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the turn signals may flash slowly, which reduces their visibility to other drivers. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 for more information.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate free of charge. 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.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
25,579

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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