GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V075000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-29 2023-02-10 2023-02-13

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1335

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.

Consequence

A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig 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.