NHTSA Recall 99V242005: Unknown or other
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 672 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Gillig Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V242005 |
|---|---|
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | April 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: 40' standard floor transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.
Safety risk
This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.
Remedy
Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.
Notes
Owner notification is being handled by lift-u. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V242005
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.