The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Gillig 29-foot Low Floor transit buses manufactured November 20, 2014, to February 11, 2016. These buses, equipped with disc brakes, have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
The risk
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2014 | 1 | 23 |
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2015 | 0 | 19 |
| Gillig LOW Floor | 2016 | 1 | 20 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 2016
13 of the 919 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2016 concerned the service brakes, air; Gillig LLC filed 35 campaigns in all.
| 16V928000 22 Dec 2016 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 16V702000 30 Sept 2016 | Motor Coach Industries |
| 16V658000 13 Sept 2016 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 16V592000 10 Aug 2016 | Tadano America Corporation |
| 16V470000 27 Jun 2016 | John Evans Mfg. |
| 16V448000 20 Jun 2016 | Spartan Motors USA |
| 16V399000 2 Jun 2016 | West-Mark |
| 16V338000 23 May 2016 | Stoughton Trailers, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2016