GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2024: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V514000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-13 2024-07-05 2024-07-05

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1189

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.