Gillig Recall 78V154000: Service Brakes, Air, Drum, Shoes/linings
NHTSA recall 78V154000 · announced July 3, 1978 · filed by Gillig Corporation · 81 units affected
The problem
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD LOOSEN WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKE SHOE FAILURE ON THE AXLE SIDE AFFECTED. SOME BRAKING CAPABILITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED SINCE THE FRONT BRAKING ASSEMBLY IS NOT AFFECTED.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.