Gillig Recalls 2011 Low Floor Buses Due to Steering Pump Defect
Gillig is recalling 63 model year 2011 Low Floor buses equipped with Parker hydraulic pumps that may not deliver enough fluid or pressure, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hydraulic steering pump failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Gillig Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011 Low Floor buses manufactured between August 1, 2011, and October 21, 2011. The recall affects 63 vehicles equipped with Parker hydraulic pumps.
Some of these hydraulic steering pumps do not deliver enough fluid or pressure to the steering gear. This defect can make the buses difficult to steer at low speeds. An unexpected change in the effort required to turn the steering wheel may affect the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners and, in conjunction with Parker technicians, replace the spool inside the valve assembly. For pumps with a valve subassembly date code of 14/11, the entire pump will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Gillig 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
- Affected units
- 63
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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