CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. 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 2023-2024 Gillig Low Floor transit buses may have steering spline shaft fasteners that were not tightened properly during assembly. Over time, this can allow the steering spline shaft to loosen.
A loose steering shaft can lead to a complete loss of steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners of affected buses should treat this as a serious safety issue.
Gillig will tighten the fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. To check whether your bus is included, contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20232024 |
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