NHTSA recall 20E035000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear
Reported Jun 12, 20206,353 vehicles affectedGillig LLC
The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods, part number 82-74712-000. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
The risk
If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gillig will notify purchasers of the aftermarket part, and provide owners with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.