Gillig Recall 73V247000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 73V247000 · announced December 20, 1973 · filed by Gillig Corporation · 1,600 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

GILLIG CAMPAIGN NO N/A.COACH.MANUF FROM JAN 1 1962 THRU DEC 13 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT BEARING MAY FAIL DUE TO OFLUBRICATION AND/OR THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE GEAR BOX.IF THIS OCCURS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BEARING RETAINER CAP TO CUT INTO THESTEERING SHAFT, MATERIALLY WEAKENING THE SHAFT.FAILURE OF SHAFT WOULD RESULTIN LOSS OF STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER LUBRICANTAND ALIGNMENT OF STEERING COMPONENTS).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1962 Gillig Gillig
• 1963 Gillig Gillig
• 1964 Gillig Gillig
• 1965 Gillig Gillig
• 1966 Gillig Gillig
• 1967 Gillig Gillig
• 1968 Gillig Gillig
• 1969 Gillig Gillig
• 1970 Gillig Gillig
• 1971 Gillig Gillig
• 1972 Gillig Gillig
• 1973 Gillig Gillig

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