Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V789000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V789000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes Includes 4,469 affected units, Loose Spring Cage Bolts may Cause Vehicle Rollaway, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2018. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V789000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-11-09T00:00:00
Subject: Loose spring cage bolts may cause vehicle rollaway
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 4,469

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence Summary: Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2018. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.75

Metadata

SID: row-4dt8-fzwi-zpht
NHTSA ID: 18V789000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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