GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V392000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-07-02 | 2020-07-06 |
Production Dates: 2012-03-06 - 2016-06-07
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 531
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Gillig, LLC. "Gillig" is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. 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.
