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- STEERING
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.
- Risk
- Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain 2022 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud around it.
If contact occurs, the steering shaft can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Operators and owners should take this seriously and not ignore the recall notice.
The remedy is free. Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim at no charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. You can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and you should also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2022 |
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