4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2021-04-26
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Consequence
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 14, 2021. Owner 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.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-06-29
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor diesel, cng, and battery electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.
Consequence
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 16, 2021. Owners may contact gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Posted on: 2021-07-16
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of diesel exhaust fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.
Consequence
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on august 16, 2021. Owners may contact gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-07-26
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines that have remote stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on september 20, 2021. Owners may contact gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.