GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V665000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-04 2018-09-25 2018-10-01

Production Dates: 2017-02-09 - 2018-06-07

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Consequence

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or 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.