Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 18V-418 · 2001–2018 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 18V-418 covers 25,579 2001–2018 Gillig LOW Floor for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V418000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. 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
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.