Gillig Recall 17V559000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 17V559000 · announced September 8, 2017 · filed by Gillig Llc · 108 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Gillig Low Floor
• 2014 Gillig Low Floor
• 2015 Gillig Low Floor
• 2016 Gillig Low Floor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.