Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V446000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V446000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 291 affected units, STEERING COLUMNS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from june 13, 2011, through august 12, 2011, equipped with trw tc34023 steering columns with date codes starting 157 1 11 and ending 228 1 11. the tooth profile and spacing of the tilt lock teeth on the support bracket may be incorrect, preventing the tilt lock bar from fully engaging. this may allow the steering column to slip from the driver- set tilt location and move upward until it locks in another tilt position.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners and gillig will replace the steering column free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2011. owners may contact gillig field service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V446000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Steering columns

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 291

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from june 13, 2011, through august 12, 2011, equipped with trw tc34023 steering columns with date codes starting 157 1 11 and ending 228 1 11. the tooth profile and spacing of the tilt lock teeth on the support bracket may be incorrect, preventing the tilt lock bar from fully engaging. this may allow the steering column to slip from the driver- set tilt location and move upward until it locks in another tilt position.

Consequence Summary: This unintended movement of the steering column may interfere with the drivers control of the vehicle and increase risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners and gillig will replace the steering column free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2011. owners may contact gillig field service at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-geup-4myi~4gsm

NHTSA ID: 11V446000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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