Recall
Gillig Low Floor — 17V559000
NHTSA ID
17V559000
Make
Gillig
Model
Low Floor
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2017-09-08
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
108
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.