The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V459000·Announced 2014-07-28

Gillig Recalls 2013-2014 Low Floor Buses for Brake Valve Defect

Gillig is recalling 252 Low Floor transit buses from 2013-2014 because they may lack a rear brake quick release valve, potentially causing rear wheel lockup.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured between July 25, 2013, and June 17, 2014. A total of 252 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The affected vehicles may have been produced without a quick release valve for the rear brakes on buses built with rear disc brakes. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." If the anti-lock brake system is non-functioning and the bus experiences a significant braking event under specific road conditions, the rear brakes may lock. This delay in brake release timing could result in a lockup of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer 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 LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
252

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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