NHTSA Campaign 20V392000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Jul 2, 2020 · 531 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2013 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2014 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019 531
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2020 531

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V392000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.