GILLIG UNSPECIFIED 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V154000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-07-01 | 1978-07-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1978-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD LOOSEN WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKE SHOE FAILURE ON THE AXLE SIDE AFFECTED. SOME BRAKING CAPABILITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED SINCE THE FRONT BRAKING ASSEMBLY IS NOT AFFECTED.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
