GILLIG — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-10-29

Gillig Low Floor buses with defective welded joint causing wiper arm failure

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-29
Manufacturer	Gillig, LLC
Models affected	LOW FLOOR
Model year	2024
Units affected	611
Defect	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."_x000D_ Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2024.
Recall number	24V811000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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