NHTSA campaign 17V559000
Gillig LLC recall 17V559000
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.
Reported 09/08/2017
What can happen
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Steering: Electric power assist system
- Steering: Hydraulic power assist system
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.