NHTSA Campaign 14V459000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Jul 28, 2014 · 252 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 25, 2013, to June 17, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced without a quick release valve for the rear brakes on buses built with rear disc brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may lock the rear brakes, then a delay in brake release timing could result in a lock up of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013 252
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2014 252

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V459000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.