Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V189000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 2,558 affected units, GILLIG/STEERING GEAR BOLT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. owner notification began august 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V189000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-07-25T00:00:00
Subject: Gillig/steering gear bolt
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,558

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. owner notification began august 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fey5.mn2a-nm22
NHTSA ID: 02V189000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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