Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Gillig, LLC in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 16, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING HANGER:BRA

A CASTING DEFICIENCY IN THE REAR AXLE FRONT SPRING HANGER MAY RESULT IN CRACKS AROUND THE FOUR BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HANGER TO THE FRAME. THIS MAY CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SPRING HANGER AND SEPARATION OF CASTING AND FRAME. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE BUS BODY DROPPING DOWN ONTO THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 79V088000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 123

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEFECTIVE SPRING HANGERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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