Recall 16V451000: 2012–2016 Gillig LOW Floor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 112
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to June 7, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. As such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
The risk
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a new software update, free of charge. The recall began on July 2016. 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2013 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2014 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2015 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2016 Gillig LOW Floor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V451000
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 1, 2016
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology