Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Flashing Turn Signals May Confuse Drivers
Gillig is recalling certain 2012-2018 Low Floor buses due to mismatched turn signal flashing rates that could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Gillig customer service for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling certain 2012-2018 Low Floor buses because their front and rear turn signals may flash at different rates, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. This issue affects buses that do not meet federal safety standards for vehicle lighting. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226990-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-flashing-turn-signals-may-confuse.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226990-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-flashing-turn-signals-may-confuse · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V511000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Flashing Turn Signals May Confuse Drivers.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226990-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-flashing-turn-signals-may-confuse. Based on NHTSA recall #18V511000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V511000).
Why it’s dangerous
The turn signals on these buses flash at different rates, which could confuse other drivers about the bus's intended movement. This mismatch violates federal safety standards for vehicle lighting and may increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Gillig Low Floor buses between 2012 and 2018 are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses are at risk of confusion during turns.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2012 and 2018. The issue affects Gillig Low Floor buses with mismatched turn signal flashing rates.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Owners should call 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule free reprogramming of the turn signals.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V511000 (September 8, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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