NHTSA Recall 16V662000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V662000; Date: Sep. 14, 2016
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Gillig Low Floor; 2015 Gillig Low Floor; 2016 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 34
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 gillig 29-foot low floor transit buses manufactured November 20, 2014, to February 11, 2016. These buses, equipped with disc brakes, have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
How to Fix:
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. 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: Sep 29, 2016
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