NHTSA Campaign 17V559000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Sep 8, 2017 · 108 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013 108
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2014 108
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015 108
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016 108

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V559000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.