Gillig 1977–1978 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled July 3, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V154000 · Gillig
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
81 units
Description
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.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Gillig GILLIG
Manufacturer(s)
Gillig, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →