2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #08V175000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
GILLIG IS RECALLING 31 MY 2007 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF- HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/20/2007 - 12/19/2007 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/2008 |
| Influenced by |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/29/2008 |
| # Affected |
31 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
GILLIG IS RECALLING 31 MY 2007 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF- HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. |
| Corrective action |
GILLIG IS WORKING WITH SAF HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08E031). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-264-5031 OR SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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