2011 Gillig Low Floor — Steering: column
Published August 30, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V446000, published August 30, 2011 and initiated August 25, 2011. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2011 Gillig Low Floor — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH TRW TC34023 STEERING COLUMNS WITH DATE CODES STARTING 157 1 11 AND ENDING 228 1 11. THE TOOTH PROFILE AND SPACING OF THE TILT LOCK TEETH ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INCORRECT, PREVENTING THE TILT LOCK BAR FROM FULLY ENGAGING. THIS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING COLUMN TO SLIP FROM THE DRIVER- SET TILT LOCATION AND MOVE UPWARD UNTIL IT LOCKS IN ANOTHER TILT POSITION.
What to do
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND GILLIG WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG FIELD SERVICE AT 1-800-735-1500.
Get an email if GILLIG has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Model
- LOW FLOOR
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2024 Gillig Low Floor | 2023 Gillig Low Floor — Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, andOctober 26, 2026
- NHTSA2023 Gillig Low Floor | 2024 Gillig Low Floor — Equipment: other: labelsMarch 26, 2026
- NHTSA2023 Gillig Low Floor | 2024 Gillig Low Floor | 2025 Gillig Low Floor | 2026 Gillig Low Floor — ElectricalMarch 13, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Gillig Low Floor | 2025 Gillig Low Floor — Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, andMarch 13, 2026
- NHTSA2011 Ford E-450 | 2011 Ford E-150 | 2011 Ford E-250 | 2011 Ford E-350 — Visibility: windshieldAugust 30, 2011
- NHTSA2011 Multiquip Trlr220xfe | 2011 Multiquip Trlr220xfh — Power train: axle assemblyAugust 30, 2011
Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Gillig Low Floor — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V446000 on August 30, 2011. Reported hazard: GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH TRW TC34023 STEERING COLUMNS WITH DATE CODES STARTING 157 1 11 AND ENDING 228 1 11. THE TOOTH PROFILE AND SPACING OF THE TILT LOCK TEETH ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INCORRECT, PREVENTING THE TILT LOCK BAR FROM FULLY ENGAGING. THIS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING COLUMN TO SLIP FROM THE DRIVER- SET TILT LOCATION AND MOVE UPWARD UNTIL IT LOCKS IN ANOTHER TILT POSITION.
What should I do if I have this product?
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND GILLIG WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG FIELD SERVICE AT 1-800-735-1500.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GILLIG. Model: LOW FLOOR.