Defect Description For Recall
Gillig Chassis May Have Steering Draglinks Which Could Separate From The Steering Gear Pitman Arm Due To An Assembly Error That Installed Twp 1/4″ Spacers, Which Prevent Proper Torquing Between The Draglink And The Pitman Arm.
Make Of Vehicle
GILLIG
Model Of Vehicle
MOTORHOME CHASSIS
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
91V142000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
If The Draglinks Were To Separate While The Vehicle Wasmoving, Steering Control Would Be Lost And A Vehicle Crash May Result.
Fix Defect
Remove Two 1/4″ Spacers, Replace And Retorque The Lock Nut And Cotter Key. Also, Inspect The Draglink Socket Assembly And Pitman Arm For Wear And Replace As Needed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gillig Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19871001
End Of Manufacture
19910801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125
Date Owners Notified
19910822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Gillig, Llc
Date Report Received
19910826