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.