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NHTSARecalled Jan 28, 2019 · #19V059000

Ball Stud Improperly Torqued

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened. If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
Ball Stud Improperly Torqued
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

View the official CPSC notice