Recall 79V088000: 1978–1979 Gillig Gillig
- Report received
- Apr 16, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Gillig corporation
- Potentially affected
- 123vehicles
- Model years
- 1978–1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
A casting deficiency in the rear axle front spring hanger may result in cracks around the four bolts that hold the hanger to the frame. This may cause a failure of the spring hanger and separation of casting and frame. Continued operation could result in the bus body dropping down onto the tire.
Remedy
Defective spring hangers will be replaced without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Gillig Gillig0 complaints
- 1979 Gillig Gillig0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.