Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 21V-487 · Gillig vehicles
Gillig, LLC recall 21V-487 covers 86 Gillig vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V487000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.
The risk
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.