Recall 17V156000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Report Date
20170309
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.