The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V075000·Announced 2023-02-10

Gillig Recalls 2022-2023 Low Floor Buses Due to Steering Defect

Gillig is recalling 1,335 Low Floor buses because incompatible steering parts may cause system damage and loss of control.

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 (steering system) that can result in loss of control and increased crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit and shuttle buses. The recall involves 1,335 vehicles where incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the assembly process. This defect can potentially result in long-term damage to the steering system.

A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2023. 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 — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,335

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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