Gillig 1978–1979 Suspension recall
Recalled April 16, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V088000 · Gillig
Remedy
DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
123 units
Description
A CASTING DEFICIENCY IN THE REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGER MAY RESULT IN CRACKS AROUND THE FOUR BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HANGER TO THE FRAME. THIS MAY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SPRING HANGER AND SEPARATION OF CASTING AND FRAME. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE BUS BODY DROPPING DOWN ONTO THE TIRE.
What to do
DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Gillig GILLIG
Manufacturer(s)
Gillig, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →