1997-2017 Gillig Low Floor recall: turn signal
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall on February 24, 2017. It covers about 17,056 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,056
- reported
- Feb 24, 2017
- owners notified
- Jun 7, 2019
- related complaints
- 1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V119000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.
2014 Gillig Low Floor2015 Gillig Low Floor2016 Gillig Low Floor2017 Gillig Low Floor
Questions about recall 17V119000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2017 Gillig Low Floor turn signal?
Yes. Recall 17V119000, reported on February 24, 2017, covers about 17,056 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V119000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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