Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Reduced Visibility Risk
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses with front LED turn signals that may not be visible enough, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free replacements by March 31, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses because their front LED turn signals and reflectors might not be visible enough to other drivers or pedestrians, raising crash risk. This could lead to accidents if the lights aren't seen properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227000-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-reduced-visibility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227000-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-reduced-visibility-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V099000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Reduced Visibility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227000-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-reduced-visibility-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V099000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V099000).
Why it’s dangerous
The buses have front LED turn signals with integrated side reflectors that may not be visible enough to other drivers or pedestrians. This means the lights might not work properly in low-light conditions or when other vehicles are close, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses are affected. Drivers and pedestrians near these buses are at higher risk due to potential visibility issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has front LED turn signals with integrated side reflectors. The recall applies to 2016-2017 model years of Gillig Low Floor transit buses.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Call 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free replacement of the LED turn signal/reflector units.
Replace LED Units
Gillig will replace the LED turn signal/reflector units at no cost once the recall begins on March 31, 2017.
March 31, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the LED turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
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 #17V099000 (February 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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