Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor, covering 1,106 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor recalls by model year
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Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, the cast clamp portion of the torque rod could crack under initial torqueing of the clamp fasteners resulting in breakage or cracks. Casting porosity and incorrect heat treatment caused potential weakness in the cast clamp portion of the torque rod.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cast iron torque rod clamps with a fabricated steel clamps free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2005. Owners may contact gillig at 510‑785‑1500.
Recall number 05V271000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- Risk
- Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Webasto is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Websto will replace the suspected defective parts. Owners may contact webasto at 810‑593‑6000 or gillig at 510‑264‑5031.
Recall number 05V106000 · Recall details
Questions about the Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor recalls
How do I check if my Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor have?
2, covering suspension and engine and engine cooling.
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