NHTSA recall campaign
17V559000
ManufacturerGillig LLCReported2017-09-08Affected108 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →