CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. 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 2016-2018 Gillig Low Floor buses may have a steering drag link ball stud that was not properly tightened. If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, it may wear over time, reducing handling and stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness as necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201620172018 |
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