Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Gillig recalls transit buses due to potential loss of steering control, (Jul 23, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Gilling, LLC
By Deja Rothschild
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig, LLC is recalling approximately 1,189 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses because the steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V514, Report receipt date: July 5, 2024).
Remedy. Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Companies: Gilling, LLC
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