Vehicle recall 70V049000 · May 18, 1970

Gillig Gillig

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that steering arm manu- factured by rockwell-standard assemblyno.fd-900-PX066 may fail on front axle assembly, due to incorrect heattreatment.if this condition exists could result in complete loss of steeringcontrol of the vehicle.(correct by replac- ing with improved front axleassembly.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V049000
Reported to NHTSA: May 18, 1970
Filed by: GILLIG CORPORATION
Owner notification: April 8, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 40
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Recall 70V049000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Gillig Gillig (model year not listed)

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