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.