The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V446000·Announced 2011-08-25

Gillig Low Floor Buses Recalled for Steering Column Tilt Lock Defect

Gillig is recalling 291 model year 2011 Low Floor buses because a steering column defect may allow the column to slip, interfering with driver control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that may interfere with driver control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011 Low Floor buses manufactured between June 13, 2011, and August 12, 2011. The recall affects 291 vehicles equipped with specific TRW TC34023 steering columns.

The defect involves the tooth profile and spacing of the tilt lock teeth on the support bracket, which may be incorrect. This can prevent the tilt lock bar from fully engaging, allowing the steering column to slip from the driver-set tilt location and move upward until it locks in another position. This unintended movement may interfere with the driver's control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners and replace the steering column free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2011. Owners may contact Gillig Field Service at 1-800-735-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
GILLIG CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
291

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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