NHTSA Recall 78V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V154000; Date: Jul. 3, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Gillig Gillig; 1978 Gillig Gillig
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:shoes/linings
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
The brake shoe welds on the rear brake assemblies could loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. This loosening can result in complete brake shoe failure on the axle side affected. Some braking capability should be maintained since the front braking assembly is not affected.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the defective brake shoe assemblies free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: service brakes; rear brake assemblies. Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 1978
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