| Make : GILLIG | Model : GILLIG | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19780601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V154000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780701 | Date Received by ODI: 19780703 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE 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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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