Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V451000
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to June 7, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. As such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 112 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V451000
| Manufacturer: | Gillig, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 21, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V451000 |
| Units affected: | 112 |
- Description:
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to June 7, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. As such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a new software update, free of charge. The recall began on July 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.