1976 Gillig Gillig Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
812
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V050000
Manufacturer: Gillig LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1975
Date of Owner Notification: March 13th, 1978

Defect Summary:
THE BRAKE SHOE WELDS ON REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES MAY LOOSEN WHERE THE BRAKE SHOE WEB JOINS THE BRAKE SHOE TABLE. COMPLETE BRAKE SHOE FAILURE COULD RESULT ON THE AXLE SIDE AFFECTED.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES IS COMPLETED, BRAKE SHOEASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT FREQUENT INTERVALS FOR EVIDENCE OF WELDCRACKING OR FAILURE. DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY IF SUCH EVIDENCE ISFOUND.

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