Gillig Gillig 1978

Model Gillig made in 1978 by Gillig got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats and service brakes, air.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
81V006000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1977 to 02/01/1979V (Vehicle)36712/11/1980OVSCGILLIG CORPORATION01/07/198102/12/1981571120
Defect SummaryTire pressure and rim size information may have been omitted from the vehicle tire information plate that is mounted in the drivers compartment.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryCorrected information plates will be supplied by manufacturer without cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: school buses and transit buses.system: labels; information and certification.consequences of defect: lack of proper information may cause over orunder-inflation of tires, which can lead to air loss and, possibly, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
SEATS
80V011000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)19804/04/1980OVSCGILLIG CORPORATION02/19/198003/07/1980571222
Defect SummaryThe restraining barriers on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. due to improper alignment, the barrier mounting bolts may not be secured through the floor tapping strip.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will add lock nuts to the restraining barrier mounting bolts at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: structure; restraining barriers, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the barrier might notadequately restrain the occupants in the seat immediately to the rear of thebarrier, which would increase the chances of injury.note: the defect may be detected by visual inspection of the curb-side barrierfloor attachment bolts, from the underside of the vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
78V050000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1975 V (Vehicle)81203/13/1978MFRGILLIG CORPORATION03/09/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe brake shoe welds on rear brake assemblies may loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. complete brake shoe failure could result on the axle side affected.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective brake shoe assemblies without charge.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: service brakes; brake shoes.consequences of defect: failure of the brake shoe assembly could lead to lossof vehicle control without prior warning and an accident.note: until replacement of defective assemblies is completed, brake shoeassemblies should be inspected at frequent intervals for evidence of weldcracking or failure. dealer should be contacted immediately if such evidence isfound.
78V154000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1977 to 06/01/1978V (Vehicle)8107/01/1978MFRGILLIG CORPORATION07/03/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the defective brake shoe assemblies free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: service brakes; rear brake assemblies.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
STRUCTURE - BODY
81V018000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1977 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)47401/21/1981OVSCGILLIG CORPORATION02/05/198103/18/1981571221
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles, the joints used to attach a rear settee trim panel may not meet the 60 percent joint strength requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strenght.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAdditional fasteners will be added at the non-complying joints to ensure compliance with the applicable safety standard. this service will be performed without charge.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: interior; rear seat trim panel.consequences of defect: in the event on an accident, if the joints do not meetthe 60 percent joint strength as specified in the safety standard, thestructure could collapse, causing personal injury to passengers and, in extremecases death.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
79V088000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1978 to 02/01/1979V (Vehicle)12302/23/1979MFRGILLIG CORPORATION04/16/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryA 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDefective spring hangers will be replaced without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; rear axle front spring hangers.consequences of defect: this defect may cause loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: as a precaution, visually inspect the area where the bolts attach thehanger to the frame. if hanger is cracked, do not operate vehicle untilcorrective action is taken. the driver may be warned of trouble by a sound atthe instant of hanger separation.