GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V342000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-26 2020-06-10 2020-06-11

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

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3728

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.

Consequence

If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact 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.