GILLIG REAR SUSPENSION CONT. ROD 9999: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20E035000

Make Model Year
GILLIG REAR SUSPENSION CONT. ROD NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-06 2020-06-11 2020-06-11

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6353

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods, part number 82-74712-000. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.

Consequence

If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify purchasers of the aftermarket part, and provide owners with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.