Gillig Recall 21V487000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 21V487000 · announced June 28, 2021 · filed by Gillig, Llc · 86 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Gillig Low Floor
• 2021 Gillig Low Floor
• 2020 Gillig Low Floor 29 Foot
• 2021 Gillig Low Floor 29 Foot
• 2020 Gillig Low Floor Electric
• 2021 Gillig Low Floor Electric

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