The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V059000·Announced 2019-01-28

Gillig Recalls 2016-2018 Low Floor Buses for Steering Defect

Gillig is recalling 2016-2018 Low Floor buses because a steering draglink ball stud may not be properly tightened, 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 steering system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses due to a defect in the steering system. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.

If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, it may wear over time. This wear can result in reduced handling and stability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2019. 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,659

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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