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Safety Recall: 19V193000

19V193000 Reported: 3/8/2019 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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Summary

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.

Safety Risk

A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Additional 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 www.safercar.gov.

Affected Vehicles