Gillig Low Floor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gillig, LLC recalls 2012–2016 Gillig Low Floor

Recall number

16V451000

Brand / firm

Gillig

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 112 units

Why it was recalled

Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.