NHTSA recall 16V701000
Power train › Axle assembly
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Sep 29, 2016143 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt May 26, 2016 – Sep 26, 2016
The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
The risk
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.