The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V575000·Announced 2011-12-08

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

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 (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
Hazard
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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