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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 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
Certain 2019-2023 Gillig Low Floor transit buses may have a transmission yoke that can separate, which can cause the driveshaft to come apart and the bus to suddenly lose drive power.
A sudden loss of power raises the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may also need to be evacuated in traffic, which increases the risk of injury to passengers.
Gillig, working with transmission maker Allison Transmission Inc., will inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20192020202120222023 |
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