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.