Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 16, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF-HOLLAND

GILLIG IS RECALLING 31 MY 2007 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF- HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.

NHTSA ID: 08V175000

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# of Units Affected: 31

Consequence Summary:

IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.

Corrective Action:

GILLIG IS WORKING WITH SAF HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08E031). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-264-5031 OR SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 9, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AIR DRYER MALFUNCTIONS/GRAHAM WHITE

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM-WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 08V008000

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# of Units Affected: 249

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO MOISTURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

GILLIG, IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRAHAM-WHITE, WILL REPLACE THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500 OR GRAHAM-WHITE AT 540-387-5620.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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