2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recalls (6)

Campaign:
18V418000 on 06/21/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
09/16/2001 - 06/04/2018
Affected:
25,579
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V418000 on 06/21/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit
Manufactured:
09/16/2001 - 06/04/2018
Affected:
25,579
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V511000 on 08/08/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
01/08/2012 - 01/22/2018
Affected:
178
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 gillig low floor vehicles. the front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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:
The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. the recall began august 30, 2018. 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.

Campaign:
18V665000 on 09/30/2018
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
02/08/2017 - 06/06/2018
Affected:
90
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with certain allison transmission hybrid drive units. the pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Consequence:
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and allison transmission service centers will replace the c1 and c2 pressure switches, free of charge. the recall began october 4, 2018. owners may contact allison transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or 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.

Campaign:
18V789000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
01/16/2013 - 11/05/2018
Affected:
4,469
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence:
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 30, 2018. 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.

Campaign:
18V789000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:air
Manufactured:
01/16/2013 - 11/05/2018
Affected:
4,469
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence:
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 30, 2018. 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.

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