NHTSA Recall 08V008000: Service brakes, air
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 249 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V008000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | January 9, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Safety risk
Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Remedy
Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on january 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or graham-white at 540-387-5620.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V008000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.