1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #17V119000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Gillig LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/31/1997 - 2/3/2017 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Gillig LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/2019 |
| # Affected |
17,056 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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