NHTSA Recall 02V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V189000; Date: Jul. 25, 2002
In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Gillig Low Floor; 1998 Gillig Low Floor; 1999 Gillig Low Floor; 2000 Gillig Low Floor; 2001 Gillig Low Floor; 2002 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,558
Recall Summary:
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began August 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 6, 2002
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