Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-559 · 2013–2016 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 17V-559 covers 108 2013–2016 Gillig LOW Floor for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V559000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2013 to December 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.