NHTSA recall 19V193000
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Mar 8, 2019965 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt Dec 5, 2014 – Jan 7, 2019
The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
The risk
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.