NHTSA Campaign Id 07V259000; Date: Jun. 7, 2007
Hydraulic fluid leakage could lead to a loss of fluid which could affect vehicle steering or create the conditions for a potential engine compartment fire.
2007 Gillig Low Floor; 2007 Gillig Phantom
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 291
On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak.
Gillig will provide correct hoses to their customers for replacement or will replace the hoses for them. The recall began on June 27, 2007. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 2007
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