Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E035000 Reported June 12, 2020

Rear suspension lowercontrol rod failure

Gillig, Llc · Suspension · 6,353 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E035000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
6,353
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 12, 2020
Completion Rate
76.52

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain aftermarket rear suspension lower control rods, part number 82-74712-000. the rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.

Safety Consequence

If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify purchasers of the aftermarket part, and provide owners with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. this recall began july 6, 2020. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20E035000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20E035000

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

What is recall 20E035000?

NHTSA recall 20E035000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on June 12, 2020. It addresses: Rear suspension lowercontrol rod failure. The recall affects approximately 6,353 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E035000 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.