| Make : GILLIG | Model : GILLIG | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19780101 - 19790201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V088000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790223 | Date Received by ODI: 19790416 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 123 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A 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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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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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