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NHTSA Recall 15V219000: Disc (service brakes)

Gillig LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 623 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Gillig Low Floor.

623
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (April 28)
NHTSA campaign15V219000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC
Report receivedApril 14, 2015
Owner notificationApril 28, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.

Safety risk

If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V219000

Make and modelModel years
Gillig Low Floor2013, 2014, 2015

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.