Link: connectionRecall 19V-059 · 2016–2018 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 19V-059 covers 3,659 2016–2018 Gillig LOW Floor for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 29, 2016 to December 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.