Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Buses Equipped With Electronic Throttle Control/Accelerator Pedals Supplied By Williams Controls Industries, The Weld Attaching The Clevis To The Plate Has Insufficient Penetration And Could Allow The Clevis To Separate From The Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
GILLIG
Model Of Vehicle
LOW FLOOR 29′
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V004004
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
If The Clevis Separated From The Plate While The Vehicle Was In Use, The Vehicle Would Return To Idle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Pedals. Owner Notification Began During December 2001. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Williams Control At 1-503-684-8600 Or Gillig At 1-510-785-1500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gillig Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
865
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Gillig, Llc
Date Report Received
20020322