NHTSA Campaign 15V219000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Apr 14, 2015 · 623 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.

Consequence

If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013 623
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2014 623
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015 623

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V219000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.