1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #02V189000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29, 35, AND 40 FOOT BUSES, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT BOLT INSTALLED WAS A 3/8" DIAMETER COARSE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/16" DIAMETER FINE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER.
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| Vehicle |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/8/1997 - 7/12/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/6/2002 |
| # Affected |
2,558 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29, 35, AND 40 FOOT BUSES, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT BOLT INSTALLED WAS A 3/8" DIAMETER COARSE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/16" DIAMETER FINE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SOME OTHER EXTRAORDINARY SHOCK LOAD ON THE STEERING, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FASTENER WITH THE CORRECT FASTENER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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