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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V459000

2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Service brakes, air: disc

Published July 28, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 28, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V459000, published July 28, 2014. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Service brakes, air: disc.

What's the hazard

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 25, 2013, to June 17, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced without a quick release valve for the rear brakes on buses built with rear disc brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

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Recall details

Brand
GILLIG
Model
LOW FLOOR
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Lot
2014 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor — Service brakes, air: disc recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V459000 on July 28, 2014. Reported hazard: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 25, 2013, to June 17, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced without a quick release valve for the rear brakes on buses built with rear disc brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer 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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)