NHTSA Recall 78V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V050000; Date: Mar. 9, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Gillig Gillig; 1977 Gillig Gillig; 1978 Gillig Gillig
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:shoes/linings
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 812
Recall Summary:
The brake shoe welds on rear brake assemblies may loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. Complete brake shoe failure could result on the axle side affected.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace defective brake shoe assemblies without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: service brakes; brake shoes. Consequences of defect: failure of the brake shoe assembly could lead to lossof vehicle control without prior warning and an accident. Note: until replacement of defective assemblies is completed, brake shoeassemblies should be inspected at frequent intervals for evidence of weldcracking or failure. Dealer should be contacted immediately if such evidence isfound.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 13, 1978
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