Recall 19V059000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report Date
20190128
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.