Gillig recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods, part number 82-74712-000. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
What could happen
If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify purchasers of the aftermarket part, and provide owners with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles covered
- Gillig Rear Suspension Cont. Rod
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E035000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Gillig LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,353
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.