A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226999-gillig-low-floor-2016-recall-service-brakes-air · Recall date September 14, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V662000
“GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Air.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 14, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226999-gillig-low-floor-2016-recall-service-brakes-air. Based on NHTSA recall 16V662000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V662000).
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gillig, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V662000 — Gillig, LLC GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Air Hello, I own a GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Air that is covered by recall 16V662000 from Gillig, LLC. The official recall notice states: Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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