Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2016 Low Floor transit buses manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 26, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Gillig – Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends
| Report Received Date | 09/29/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V701000 |
| Consequence Summary | Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Gillig service centers or the fleet services for the bus owners will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Note: Gillig is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 143 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V701000) |
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