The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V342000·Announced 2020-06-10

Gillig Recalls 2018-2020 Low Floor Buses for Rear Suspension Defect

Gillig is recalling 2018-2020 Low Floor buses because rear suspension lower control rods may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The recall involves 3,728 vehicles.

The rear suspension lower control rods 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.

Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 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
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,728

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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