NHTSA recall 17V156000
Visibility/wiper
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Mar 9, 20172,732 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt May 2, 2016 – Mar 6, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.