The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E018000·Announced 2014-04-21

Gillig Recalls Aftermarket Accelerator Pedals Due to Spring Failure Risk

Gillig LLC is recalling 98 aftermarket accelerator pedals where mechanical springs may break, preventing the pedal from returning to idle and increasing crash risk.

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 (accelerator pedal spring failure) that leads to unintended acceleration, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain models of accelerator pedals sold as aftermarket parts. The affected pedals are identified by Gillig part numbers 51-19017-016, 51-19017-019, or 45-35027-000, which correspond to Williams Controls part numbers 351298 or 351571.

The defect involves mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot. If these springs break, the pedal may not return to the idle position, resulting in unintended acceleration that increases the risk of a crash.

Gillig LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedals with a new pedal assembly free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL recall
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
98

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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