Visibility/wiperRecall 17V-156 · 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 17V-156 covers 2,732 2016–2017 Gillig LOW Floor for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on 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 May 2, 2016 to March 6, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.