Recall 18V789000: 2013–2018 Gillig LOW Floor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 4,469
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
The risk
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. 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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2014 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2015 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2016 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2017 Gillig LOW Floor
- 2018 Gillig LOW Floor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V789000
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 10, 2018
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (Brakes); Service brakes, air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology