Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 19V-193 · 2014–2019 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 19V-193 covers 965 2014–2019 Gillig LOW Floor for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V193000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
The risk
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. 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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.