The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20E035000·Announced 2020-06-12

Gillig Recalls Aftermarket Rear Suspension Lower Control Rods for Fatigue Failure Risk

Gillig LLC is recalling 6,353 aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods due to a risk of fatigue failure that could reduce vehicle handling and stability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods, part number 82-74712-000. The recall affects 6,353 units. The defect involves the rear suspension lower control rods, which may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.

If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Gillig will notify purchasers of the aftermarket part and provide owners with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began on July 6, 2020. 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
SUSPENSION:REAR recall
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus Parts
Hazard
Affected units
6,353

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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