NHTSAVISIBILITY
Gillig, LLC - Defective Weld May Cause Wipers To Fail/FMVSS 104
Published: October 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V811000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Defective Weld May Cause Wipers To Fail/FMVSS 104
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Defective Weld May Cause Wipers To Fail/FMVSS 104 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V811000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V811000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 31.59 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 611 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |