GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V701000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-05 2016-09-29 2016-09-29

Production Dates: 2016-05-26 - 2016-09-26

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 143

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.

Consequence

Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.

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.safercar.gov.