NHTSA Recall 20V342000: Suspension: rear
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,728 vehicles. It affects 2018–2020 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V342000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 10, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
Safety risk
If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 2020. 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 20V342000
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.