2016 Gillig Low Floor recall: axle assembly
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall on September 29, 2016. It covers about 143 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 143
- reported
- Sep 29, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 2016
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
- Risk
- Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1‑800‑735‑1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Recall number 16V701000
Affected vehicles
- Gillig Low Floor 2016 2016
Questions about recall 16V701000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Gillig Low Floor axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 16V701000, reported on September 29, 2016, covers about 143 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V701000?
Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1‑800‑735‑1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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