2013–2018 Gillig LOW Floor recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
💥 The risk
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V789000
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,469
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-735-1500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 10, 2018
- Built
- Jan 17, 2013 – Nov 6, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.safercar.gov.