Recall
Gillig Gillig — 78V154000
NHTSA ID
78V154000
Make
Gillig
Model
Gillig
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-07-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Units Affected
81
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES COULD LOOSEN WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN COMPLETE BRAKE SHOE FAILURE ON THE AXLE SIDE AFFECTED. SOME BRAKING CAPABILITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED SINCE THE FRONT BRAKING ASSEMBLY IS NOT AFFECTED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.