2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #11V446000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH TRW TC34023 STEERING COLUMNS WITH DATE CODES STARTING 157 1 11 AND ENDING 228 1 11. THE TOOTH PROFILE AND SPACING OF THE TILT LOCK TEETH ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INCORRECT, PREVENTING THE TILT LOCK BAR FROM FULLY ENGAGING. THIS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING COLUMN TO SLIP FROM THE DRIVER- SET TILT LOCATION AND MOVE UPWARD UNTIL IT LOCKS IN ANOTHER TILT POSITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2011 - 8/12/2011 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2011 |
| Influenced by |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2011 |
| # Affected |
291 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LOW FLOOR BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH TRW TC34023 STEERING COLUMNS WITH DATE CODES STARTING 157 1 11 AND ENDING 228 1 11. THE TOOTH PROFILE AND SPACING OF THE TILT LOCK TEETH ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INCORRECT, PREVENTING THE TILT LOCK BAR FROM FULLY ENGAGING. THIS MAY ALLOW THE STEERING COLUMN TO SLIP FROM THE DRIVER- SET TILT LOCATION AND MOVE UPWARD UNTIL IT LOCKS IN ANOTHER TILT POSITION. |
| Consequences |
THIS UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND GILLIG WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG FIELD SERVICE AT 1-800-735-1500. |
| Notes |
OWNERS 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 |
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for SEATS
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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