Vehicle recall 73V247000 · December 20, 1973

1962-1973 Gillig Gillig

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

Notes: Gillig campaign no n/a.coach.manuf from jan 1 1962 thru dec 13 1973.POSSIBILITY that the lower steering shaft bearing may fail due to oflubrication and/or the failure to maintain proper alignment with the gear box.if this occurs, it is possible for the bearing retainer cap to cut into thesteering shaft, materially weakening the shaft.failure of shaft would resultin loss of steering.(correct by inspecting and installing proper lubricantand alignment of steering components).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V247000
Reported to NHTSA: December 20, 1973
Filed by: GILLIG CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 17, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,600
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 73V247000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Gillig Gillig (1962-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962

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