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SevereNHTSA·18V789000·Announced 2018-11-09

Gillig Recalls 2013-2018 Low Floor Buses Due to Parking Brake Defect

Gillig is recalling 2013-2018 Low Floor transit buses because loose spring cage bolts may reduce parking brake effectiveness, 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 (brake system) that may result in a loss of braking ability or the vehicle rolling away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The recall involves 4,469 vehicles where the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened. This defect reduces the effectiveness of the parking brake.

Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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
4,469

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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