Recalls for your 2017 Gillig Low Floor

Recalls for 2017 Gillig Low Floor

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY/WIPER


Posted on: 2017-03-10
Description
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.  

Consequence
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL


Posted on: 2017-02-16
Description
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.

Consequence
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL


Posted on: 2017-02-16
Description
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.

Consequence
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2019-03-12
Description
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.

Consequence
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats.  In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2017.  Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS


Posted on: 2020-03-25
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 low floor buses.  The circuit breaker ratings on the def line heater circuit and the aftertreatment-ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.  

Consequence
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge.  The recall began april 24, 2020.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL


Posted on: 2017-02-28
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 low floor transit buses.  The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-brt) buses 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 number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  

Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility.  The recall began june 7, 2019.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #13 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP


Posted on: 2020-07-06
Description
Gillig, llc.  (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric low floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist.  The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.

Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began august 13, 2020.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #14 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-14
Description
Gillig, llc.  (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 low floor vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.  

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #15 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-14
Description
Gillig, llc.  (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 low floor vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.  

Notes
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.