NHTSA Recall 21V487000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 2021-06-28. An estimated 86 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.