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.