GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2023: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V514000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-08-13 | 2024-07-05 | 2024-07-05 |
Production Dates: 2023-07-20 - 2024-04-25
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1189
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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.
