2016 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2018 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor — Parking brake: conventional: air
Published November 14, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 9, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V789000, published November 14, 2018 and initiated November 9, 2018. Recalling firm: Gillig, LLC; 2016 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2018 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor — Parking brake: conventional: air.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Model
- LOW FLOOR
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2014 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR | 2015 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Gillig Low Floor | 2013 Gillig Low Floor | 2014 Gillig Low Floor | 2017 Gillig Low Floor | 2018 Gillig Low Floor | 2015 Gillig Low Floor — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V789000 on November 14, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GILLIG. Model: LOW FLOOR.