NHTSA Recall 16V701000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V701000; Date: Sep. 29, 2016
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 143
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2016 low floor transit buses manufactured may 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
How to Fix:
Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Note: gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
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: Oct 5, 2016
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