June 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V487000
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V487
Manufacturer Gillig
, LLC
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 86
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
5 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V487-1166.pdf 646.341KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V487-2399.PDF 215.283KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V487-1453.PDF 211.207KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V487-5986.PDF 215.5KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V487-0771.PDF 211.105KB
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