NHTSA Campaign 16V451000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Jun 21, 2016 · 112 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2012 | 112 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2013 | 112 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2014 | 112 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2015 | 112 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2016 | 112 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V451000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.