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.