NHTSA Campaign Id 24V811000; Date: Oct. 29, 2024
inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Gillig, Llc
Affected Units:: 611
gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2024 low floor buses. a defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 25, 2024.
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 nhtsa.gov.
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