June 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V342000
Rear Suspension Lower Control Rod Failure
If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V342
Manufacturer Gillig LLC
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,728
Summary
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2018-2020 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V342-8645.pdf 244.945KB
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RCLRPT-20V342-2078.PDF 214.946KB
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