If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may lock the rear brakes, then a delay in brake release timing could result in a lock up of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of crash.
If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may lock the rear brakes, then a delay in brake release timing could result in a lock up of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249260-gillig-low-floor-2014-recall-service-brakes-air · Recall date July 28, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V459000
“GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 28, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249260-gillig-low-floor-2014-recall-service-brakes-air. Based on NHTSA recall 14V459000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V459000).
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. 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 14V459000 — Gillig, LLC GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air Hello, I own a GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air that is covered by recall 14V459000 from Gillig, LLC. The official recall notice states: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. 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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