GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V392000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-13 2020-07-02 2020-07-06

Production Dates: 2014-12-05 - 2019-01-07

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 531

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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.