NHTSA Recall 17V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V156000; Date: Mar. 9, 2017
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Gillig Low Floor; 2017 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Visibility/wiper
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 2,732
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 low floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 2017
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