GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V219000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-28 | 2015-04-14 | 2015-04-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-08 - 2015-02-07
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.
If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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.
