2011 Gillig Low Floor — Equipment
Published December 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V575000, published December 8, 2011. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2011 Gillig Low Floor — Equipment.
What's the hazard
GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH PARKER HYDRAULIC PUMPS. SOME HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMPS DO NOT DELIVER ENOUGH FLUID OR PRESSURE TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAKING THE BUSES DIFFICULT TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS.
What to do
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH PARKER TECHNICIANS PARKER WILL REPLACE THE SPOOL INSIDE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. FOR PUMPS WITH VALVE SUBASSEMBLY DATE CODE 14/11 THE ENTIRE PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG SERVICE AT 1-800-735-1500.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Model
- LOW FLOOR
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Gillig Low Floor — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V575000 on December 8, 2011. Reported hazard: GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH PARKER HYDRAULIC PUMPS. SOME HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMPS DO NOT DELIVER ENOUGH FLUID OR PRESSURE TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAKING THE BUSES DIFFICULT TO STEER AT LOW SPEEDS.
What should I do if I have this product?
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH PARKER TECHNICIANS PARKER WILL REPLACE THE SPOOL INSIDE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. FOR PUMPS WITH VALVE SUBASSEMBLY DATE CODE 14/11 THE ENTIRE PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG 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.