CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.
- Risk
- An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 and 2021 Gillig Low Floor buses, including diesel, CNG, and battery electric models, may have a rear axle that comes out of alignment during operation. This can cause the bus to lose control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Gillig will install a new locknut on the affected rear axle at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. If you operate or own one of these buses, contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to arrange the free repair, 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 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Gillig LOW Floor 29 Foot | 20202021 |
| Gillig LOW Floor Electric | 20202021 |