Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #91V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V142000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 125 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gillig chassis may have steering draglinks which could separate from the steering gear pitman arm due to an assembly error that installed twp 1/4" spacers, which prevent proper torquing between the draglink and the pitman arm.

Corrective Action

Remove two 1/4" spacers, replace and retorque the lock nut and cotter key. Also, inspect the draglink socket assembly and pitman arm for wear and replace as needed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V142000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 1991-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig chassis may have steering draglinks which could separate from the steering gear pitman arm due to an assembly error that installed twp 1/4" spacers, which prevent proper torquing between the draglink and the pitman arm.

Consequence Summary: If the draglinks were to separate while the vehicle wasmoving, steering control would be lost and a vehicle crash may result.

Corrective Action: Remove two 1/4" spacers, replace and retorque the lock nut and cotter key. Also, inspect the draglink socket assembly and pitman arm for wear and replace as needed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7m2e_c3r8-3haf

NHTSA ID: 91V142000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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