GILLIG UNSPECIFIED 1971: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V247000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | UNSPECIFIED | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-12-17 | 1973-12-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1962-01-01 - 1973-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
GILLIG CAMPAIGN NO N/A.COACH.MANUF FROM JAN 1 1962 THRU DEC 13 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT BEARING MAY FAIL DUE TO OFLUBRICATION AND/OR THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE GEAR BOX.IF THIS OCCURS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BEARING RETAINER CAP TO CUT INTO THESTEERING SHAFT, MATERIALLY WEAKENING THE SHAFT.FAILURE OF SHAFT WOULD RESULTIN LOSS OF STEERING.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER LUBRICANTAND ALIGNMENT OF STEERING COMPONENTS'.
