Reported Mar 9, 1978812 vehicles affectedGILLIG CORPORATION
The defect
The brake shoe welds on rear brake assemblies may loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. Complete brake shoe failure could result on the axle side affected.
The remedy
Dealer will replace defective brake shoe assemblies without charge.
Vehicle description: school buses.system: service brakes; brake shoes.consequences of defect: failure of the brake shoe assembly could lead to lossof vehicle control without prior warning and an accident.note: until replacement of defective assemblies IS completed, brake shoeassemblies should be inspected at frequent intervals for evidence of weldcracking or failure. Dealer should be contacted immediately if such evidence isfound.