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SevereNHTSA·23E013000·Announced 2023-02-10

Gillig Recalls SAF Holland Suspension Torque Rods Due to Wiring Damage Risk

Gillig is recalling 487 SAF Holland suspension torque rods that may damage vehicle wiring, potentially causing safety system failures and 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 (suspension component) that can cause failure of safety-related circuits such as brakes and stability control, leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain SAF Holland suspension torque rods sold as replacement parts, specifically part number 83-07738-000. The recall affects 487 units. The defect involves the torque rod being incompatible, which may cause damage to the vehicle wiring harness and specific safety-related circuits.

Damage to these circuits can interfere with critical safety systems, including anti-lock or service brakes, stability control, exterior lighting equipment, power steering, and engine and transmission control modules. This interference may cause various safety systems to fail, resulting in a loss of engine power or vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Gillig will inspect and replace the suspension torque rod as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR recall
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
487

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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