Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V156000 Reported March 9, 2017

Wiper arms may crack and detach from vehicle

Q: What is recall 17V156000?

NHTSA recall 17V156000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 9, 2017. It addresses: Wiper arms may crack and detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 2,732 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Gillig, Llc · N/A · 2,732 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V156000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gillig, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,732

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 9, 2017

Completion Rate

56.63

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V156000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V156000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V156000?

NHTSA recall 17V156000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 9, 2017. It addresses: Wiper arms may crack and detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 2,732 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V156000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.