NHTSA Recall 17V559000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V559000; Date: Sep. 8, 2017
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Gillig Low Floor; 2014 Gillig Low Floor; 2015 Gillig Low Floor; 2016 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 108
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 hybrid and all electric low floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
How to Fix:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. 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: Oct 24, 2017
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