The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V392000·Announced 2020-07-02

Gillig Recalls 2013-2020 Low Floor Buses Due to Steering Defect

Gillig is recalling 2013-2020 Low Floor buses because a steering component may fail, causing a loss of power assist and 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 in the steering system that may cause a loss of power assist and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses. The recall involves vehicles equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist.

The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail, which can cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 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
531

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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