Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V811000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Gillig, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-10-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V811000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
611
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-29
Owners notified
2024-12-12

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GILLIG LOW Floor2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.