Gillig Low Floor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 8, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gillig, LLC recalls 2013–2016 Gillig Low Floor

Recall number

17V559000

Brand / firm

Gillig

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 108 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.