GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.