Vehicle recall 78V154000 · July 3, 1978

1977-1978 Gillig Gillig

The brake shoe welds on the rear brake assemblies could loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table.

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

Summary: The brake shoe welds on the rear brake assemblies could loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. This loosening can result in complete brake shoe failure on the axle side affected. Some braking capability should be maintained since the front braking assembly is not affected.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the defective brake shoe assemblies free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: service brakes; rear brake assemblies.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V154000
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 1978
Filed by: GILLIG CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 1, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 81
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Drum › Shoes/linings

Recall 78V154000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Gillig Gillig (1977-1978): 1978, 1977

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