Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Steering Ball Stud Tightening Risk
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses due to potential steering instability from improperly tightened ball studs. Owners should contact Gillig for free inspection and correction.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling 2016-2018 Low Floor buses because the steering ball stud might not be tightened enough, which could cause reduced handling and stability, increasing crash risk. Owners should get their steering inspected for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226987-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-steering-ball-stud-tightening-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226987-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-steering-ball-stud-tightening-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V059000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Steering Ball Stud Tightening Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226987-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-steering-ball-stud-tightening-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V059000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V059000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the ball stud isn't tightened enough, it can wear over time, making the bus less stable and harder to control. This increases the chance of a crash, especially during turns or sudden movements.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Gillig Low Floor buses are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk due to potential instability.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bus's year: 2016-2018 models. The recall applies to Gillig Low Floor buses with potentially loose steering ball studs.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Reach out to Gillig at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free inspection and correction of the ball stud tightness.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 51 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my bus immediately?
No, the recall requires a free inspection and correction by dealers, not immediate stoppage.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V059000 (January 28, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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