NHTSA recall 20V392000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Jul 2, 2020531 vehicles affectedGillig LLC
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
The 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.