Gillig Recall 20V392000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Pump

NHTSA recall 20V392000 · announced July 2, 2020 · filed by Gillig Llc · 531 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.

What to do

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.

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
• 2017 Gillig Low Floor
• 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.