CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.
- Risk
- A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. 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
Some 2022 and 2023 Gillig Low Floor transit buses may have had their driveshaft fasteners improperly tightened after service repairs. Over time, this can allow the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle.
A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners and operators should take this recall seriously and arrange repair promptly.
Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. You can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20222023 |
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