GILLIG UNSPECIFIED 1979: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V088000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-02-23 | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-01-01 - 1979-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 123
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A CASTING DEFICIENCY IN THE REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGER MAY RESULT IN CRACKS AROUND THE FOUR BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HANGER TO THE FRAME. THIS MAY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SPRING HANGER AND SEPARATION OF CASTING AND FRAME. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE BUS BODY DROPPING DOWN ONTO THE TIRE.
DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, VISUALLY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE BOLTS ATTACH THEHANGER TO THE FRAME. IF HANGER IS CRACKED, DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE UNTILCORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. THE DRIVER MAY BE WARNED OF TROUBLE BY A SOUND ATTHE INSTANT OF HANGER SEPARATION.
