Gillig Throttle Pedal: Vehicle speed control
Recall 14E018000 · Apr 21, 2014 · Gillig LLC
98
units affected
98
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E018000
- Date
- Apr 21, 2014
- Maker
- Gillig LLC
- Units affected
- 98
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Accelerator pedal
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain models of accelerator pedals sold as aftermarket parts. These pedals are labeled with Gillig part number 51-19017-016 (Williams Controls part number 351298), Gillig part number 51-19017-019 (Williams Controls part number 351571) or Gillig part number 45-35027-000 (Williams Controls part number 351298). The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
What can happen
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Gillig LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedals with entire pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gillig | Throttle Pedal | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E018000?
1 model: Gillig Throttle Pedal (all years), about 98 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E018000?
Gillig LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedals with entire pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500.
What can happen?
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.