GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V665000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2018 |
| 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
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.
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
