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NHTSA Recall 24V514000: Critical fasteners (steering)

Gillig, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,189 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Gillig Low Floor.

1,189
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (August 13)
NHTSA campaign24V514000
ComponentSTEERING › CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report receivedJuly 5, 2024
Owner notificationAugust 13, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.

Safety risk

A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V514000

Make and modelModel years
Gillig Low Floor2023, 2024

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.