The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V701000·Announced 2016-09-29

Gillig Recalls 2016 Low Floor Buses Due to Axle Grease Defect

Gillig is recalling 143 model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses because insufficient axle grease may cause bearing failure, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (axle assembly) where bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured between May 26, 2016, and September 26, 2016. The recall involves 143 vehicles.

The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends. This condition can result in bearing failure, which may increase the risk of a crash. Gillig advises that vehicles with the affected axles be removed from operation until the recall is remedied.

Gillig service centers or fleet services for bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 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
143

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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