GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V059000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-20 2019-01-28 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2016-11-29 - 2018-12-03

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3659

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence

If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. 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.