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HighNHTSA·18V511000·Announced 2018-08-09

Gillig Recalls Low Floor Buses Due to Turn Signal Flashing Defect

Gillig is recalling 2012-2018 Low Floor buses because front and rear turn signals may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers.

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 vehicle safety defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The recall involves 178 units where the front and rear turn signals may flash at different rates. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The mismatched flashing rates may confuse other drivers regarding the vehicle's intention, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software at no charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
178

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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