2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor recall: flasher unit
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall on June 20, 2018. It covers about 25,579 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,579
- reported
- Jun 20, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 2, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit
- What is wrong
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1‑510‑264‑5073 or 1‑800‑735‑1500.
Recall number 18V418000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.
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Questions about recall 18V418000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor flasher unit?
Yes. Recall 18V418000, reported on June 20, 2018, covers about 25,579 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V418000?
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. 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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