NHTSASTEERING
Gillig, LLC - Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Shaft
Published: July 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V514000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Shaft
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Shaft |
| Nhtsa id | 24V514000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V514000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Defect summary | Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen. |
| Completion rate | 59.97 |
| Corrective action | Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. |
| Consequence summary | A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1189 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |