NHTSA Recall 19V193000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2019-03-08. An estimated 965 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.