Gillig, Llc | model year 2016 low floor transit buses manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 26, 2016 | NHTSA Recall #16V701000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V701000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 low floor transit buses manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 26, 2016 Includes 143 affected units, Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2016 low floor transit buses manufactured may 26, 2016, to september 26, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V701000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-09-29T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient grease at axle wheel ends
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-sqv2_rkwn~bg2c
NHTSA ID: 16V701000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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