July 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V392000
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V392
Manufacturer Gillig
LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 531
Summary
Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
8 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2013-2020 |
6 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V392-3609.pdf 244.776KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V392-7567.PDF 211.214KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V392-3640.PDF 211.11KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V392-8262.PDF 211.298KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V392-6802.PDF 215.84KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V392-1835.PDF 211.395KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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- Size: 12 oz.
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- Weight: 10 lbs
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