Exterior lightingRecall 00V-145 · 1998–2000 Gillig LOW Floor
GILLIG CORPORATION recall 00V-145 covers 941 1998–2000 Gillig LOW Floor for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THE SIDE, FRONT (AMBER) AND REAR(RED) POSITIONS ARE MISSING.
The risk
THIS IS A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD AT NIGHT.
The fix
THE CORRECT REFLEX REFLECTORS WILL BE INSTALLED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 5, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 6, 1998 to May 12, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.