5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2022-10-25
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022 low floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.
Consequence
Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 1, 2022. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2023. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2023. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2023. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2023. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.