Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 17V-099 · 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 17V-099 covers 2,787 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. These vehicles have front LED turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that 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 (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the LED turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. 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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 4, 2016 to February 2, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.