GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V459000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-15 2014-07-28 2014-07-28

Production Dates: 2013-07-25 - 2014-06-17

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 25, 2013, to June 17, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced without a quick release valve for the rear brakes on buses built with rear disc brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may lock the rear brakes, then a delay in brake release timing could result in a lock up of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.