Gillig Recall 82V113000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 82V113000 · announced November 22, 1982 · filed by Gillig Corporation · 66 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, CONNECTING THE STEERING SHAFT TO GEAR MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED. THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE COUPLING MAY BE TOO LARGE WHICH MAY LEAD TO COUPLING FAILURE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE TWO KITS; ONE THAT INCLUDES INSPECTION EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE COUPLING IS ACTUALLY NON-COMPLIANT, AND THE SECOND TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING TO PERFORM ASINTENDED, MIGHT RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
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.