Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses
— Recall Campaign #24V811000
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 611 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V811000
| Manufacturer: | Gillig, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 29, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V811000 |
| Units affected: | 611 |
- Description:
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. 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 nhtsa.gov.