2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #02V004004
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/18/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
865 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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