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SevereNHTSA·16V662000·Announced 2016-09-14

Gillig Recalls 2014-2016 Low Floor Buses Due to Brake Hose Fraying

Gillig is recalling 2014-2016 Low Floor transit buses because rear brake hoses can fray, potentially causing brake lockup or failure 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 in the braking system that can cause brake lockup or failure, significantly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Gillig 29-foot Low Floor transit buses manufactured between November 20, 2014, and February 11, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with disc brakes and have rear brake hoses that can rub against chassis components, leading to fraying.

A frayed hose may leak air, which can cause the rear brakes to lock up unexpectedly or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Gillig will provide fleets with new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware, along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings. The company will reimburse fleets for labor costs free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. 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
34

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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