Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V004004 Reported March 22, 2002

Gillig/throttle control/accelerator pedal

Q: What is recall 02V004004?

NHTSA recall 02V004004 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 22, 2002. It addresses: Gillig/throttle control/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 865 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Gillig, Llc · Vehicle Speed Control · 865 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V004004

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gillig, Llc

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

865

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 22, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Safety Consequence

If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began during december 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V004004 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V004004

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V004004?

NHTSA recall 02V004004 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 22, 2002. It addresses: Gillig/throttle control/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 865 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V004004 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.