Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 16V-451 · 2012–2016 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 16V-451 covers 112 2012–2016 Gillig LOW Floor for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V451000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.