Recall 02V-189: 1997–2002 Gillig LOW Floor
GILLIG CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 25, 2002, covering about 2,558 vehicles.
The problem
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
The risk
In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GILLIG CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V189000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-189?
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
How is recall 02V-189 fixed?
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.