2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor recall: turn signal
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall on August 9, 2018. It covers about 178 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 178
- reported
- Aug 9, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 2018
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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 mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1‑510‑264‑5073 or 1‑800‑735‑1500.
Recall number 18V511000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V511000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor turn signal?
Yes. Recall 18V511000, reported on August 9, 2018, covers about 178 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V511000?
Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 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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