GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1997: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V189000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-08-06 | 2002-07-25 | 2002-07-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-08 - 2002-07-12
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2558
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29, 35, AND 40 FOOT BUSES, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT BOLT INSTALLED WAS A 3/8" DIAMETER COARSE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/16" DIAMETER FINE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SOME OTHER EXTRAORDINARY SHOCK LOAD ON THE STEERING, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FASTENER WITH THE CORRECT FASTENER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500.
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