CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
- Risk
- If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 2020. 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
Certain 2018 to 2020 Gillig Low Floor buses may have rear suspension lower control rods that develop fatigue failure. The end bushings on these rods can become stiffened, which puts extra stress on the rods over time.
If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and act promptly.
Gillig will notify owners and provide new lower control rods with different bushings at no cost. You can contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 for more information. The recall began June 26, 2020. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201820192020 |
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