Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 388
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-10-24
- Owners notified
- 2022-12-02
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.
Safety risk
Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.