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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.
- Risk
- If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2013-2015 Gillig Low Floor transit buses, built between July 8, 2013 and February 7, 2015 and equipped with air disc brakes, may have front left and right brake air hoses that touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers. Over time, this rubbing can wear a hole in the suspension tower, causing a brake air leak.
An air leak can reduce brake air pressure, which lengthens the distance needed to stop the bus and raises the risk of a crash.
Gillig is recalling these buses. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201320142015 |
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