NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V701000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published September 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2016
What's the hazard
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
What to do
Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Recall details
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Model
- LOW FLOOR
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US