Gillig Recall 20V342000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 20V342000 · announced June 10, 2020 · filed by Gillig Llc · 3,728 units affected

The problem

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.

The risk

If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 2020. 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

• 2018 Gillig Low Floor
• 2019 Gillig Low Floor
• 2020 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.