GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
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.
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
