Recall 81V-006: 1977–1979 Gillig Gillig

GILLIG CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 7, 1981, covering about 367 vehicles.

NHTSA number
81V-006
Report date
Jan 7, 1981
Vehicles affected
367
Owners notified
Dec 11, 1980

The problem

Tire pressure and rim size information may have been omitted from the vehicle tire information plate that is mounted in the driver"s compartment.

The fix

Corrected information plates will be supplied by manufacturer without cost to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: school buses and transit buses.system: labels; information and certification.consequences of defect: lack of proper information may cause over orunder-inflation of tires, which can lead to air loss and, possibly, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

ManufacturerGILLIG CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number81V006000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gillig Gillig1977, 1978, 1979All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 81V-006?

Tire pressure and rim size information may have been omitted from the vehicle tire information plate that is mounted in the driver"s compartment.

How is recall 81V-006 fixed?

Corrected information plates will be supplied by manufacturer without cost to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.