ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Gillig – HYDRAULIC HOSES
| Report Received Date | 06/07/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07V259000 |
| Consequence Summary | HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF FLUID WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STEERING OR CREATE THE CONDITIONS FOR A POTENTIAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | GILLIG WILL PROVIDE CORRECT HOSES TO THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR REPLACEMENT OR WILL REPLACE THE HOSES FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 291 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07V259000) |
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