Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V635000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Gillig, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-09-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V635000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
223
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-14
Owners notified
2023-10-09

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.

Safety risk

A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 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.