CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
- Risk
- A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or 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
Certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with Allison transmission hybrid drive units may have pressure switches that can fail. If a switch fails, the bus can lose drive power without warning, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Gillig. Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches at no cost to the owner. The recall began October 4, 2018. To arrange the free repair, contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20172018 |
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