GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V789000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-10 2018-11-09 2018-11-14

Production Dates: 2013-01-17 - 2018-11-06

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4469

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.

Consequence

Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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.