Recall 99V-242: 1998–1999 Gillig Bus

GILLIG CORPORATION recall for unknown or other, reported to NHTSA on Apr 21, 2000, covering about 672 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-242
Report date
Apr 21, 2000
Vehicles affected
672
Owners notified
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The problem

Vehicle description: 40' standard floor transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.

The risk

This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

The fix

Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

Notes

Owner notification is being handled by lift-u. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGILLIG CORPORATION
ComponentUnknown or Other
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V242005

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gillig Bus1998, 1999All 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 99V-242?

Vehicle description: 40' standard floor transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.

How is recall 99V-242 fixed?

Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

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.