NHTSA Recall 19V059000: Connection (steering)
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,659 vehicles. It affects 2016–2018 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V059000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | January 28, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
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 19V059000
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.