GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2023: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V635000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-10-09 2023-09-14 2023-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.

Consequence

A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 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.