Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V575000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V575000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 63 affected units, VALVE SUBASSEMBLY/HYDRAULIC PUMP, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from august 1, 2011, through october 21, 2011, equipped with parker hydraulic pumps. some hydraulic steering pumps do not deliver enough fluid or pressure to the steering gear, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and in conjunction with parker technicians parker will replace the spool inside the valve assembly. for pumps with valve subassembly date code 14/11 the entire pump will be replaced. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V575000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Valve subassembly/hydraulic pump

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 63

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from august 1, 2011, through october 21, 2011, equipped with parker hydraulic pumps. some hydraulic steering pumps do not deliver enough fluid or pressure to the steering gear, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds.

Consequence Summary: An unexpected change in the effort required by the driver to turn the steering wheel may affect the drivers? control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and in conjunction with parker technicians parker will replace the spool inside the valve assembly. for pumps with valve subassembly date code 14/11 the entire pump will be replaced. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V575000

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