CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
- Risk
- Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Gillig Low Floor transit buses from model years 2013 through 2018, equipped with disc brakes, may have spring cage bolts on the air brakes that are not sufficiently tightened. This can reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
The danger is that a loose bolt may allow the bus to roll away while parked in park, or cause a loss of braking ability if service brake air pressure is lost while the bus is moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts at no charge. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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