NHTSA Recall 15V219000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V219000; Date: Apr. 14, 2015
If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Gillig Low Floor; 2014 Gillig Low Floor; 2015 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 623
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 low floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.
How to Fix:
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 2015
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