Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V075000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Gillig, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-02-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V075000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,335
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-10
Owners notified
2023-03-29

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.

Safety risk

A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
GILLIG LOW Floor2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.