GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V487000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-19 2021-06-28 2021-06-29

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.

Consequence

An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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.nhtsa.gov.