Recalls for your 2001 Gillig Low Floor

Recalls for 2001 Gillig Low Floor

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)


Posted on: 2002-07-26
Description
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8 diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16 diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.

Consequence
In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener.  Owner notification began august 6, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 2002-04-18
Description
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.

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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD


Posted on: 2003-10-23
Description
Incorrect assembly of electrical connections and securement in the engine compartment could come loose.  

Consequence
Incorrect assembly could cause electrical shorts, arcing, and fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect engine compartment wiring for correct cable assembly, fastner torque, and correct wire protection.  Owner notification began october 29, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 510-785-1500.  

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-04-21
Description
Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies.  The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.  

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary.  The recall began october 8, 2004.  Owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2002-12-19
Description
On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.  

Consequence
This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.  

Corrective Action
Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures.  The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation.  The retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts.  Owner notification began december 19, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER


Posted on: 2004-10-14
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.  

Consequence
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire.  Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007.  Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2003-02-26
Description
On certain 1998-2002 35' and 40' buses and 1999-2002 29' buses, the installation of the air conditioner unit uses bolts along the edge of the housing for attachment.  One specific bolt can be too close to the main power cable attachment.  Positional tolerance or the use of too long a bolt could cause an electrical short.  

Consequence
An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Customers have been notified to cut the excess length of the air conditioner unit mounting bolt.  Owner notification began october 28, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig 1-800-735-1500.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #8 - INTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-09-28
Description
Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 2001 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs.  The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.  

Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge.  The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009.  Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL


Posted on: 2017-02-28
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 low floor transit buses.  The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-brt) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  

Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility.  The recall began june 7, 2019.  Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.