8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-03-12
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 low floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
Consequence
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began april 1, 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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2020-03-25
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 low floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the def line heater circuit and the aftertreatment-ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
Consequence
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began april 24, 2020. 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.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2020-06-11
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 low floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
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 owners and provide them with new lower control rods with different bushings, free of charge. This recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 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 #4 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-06-14
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2019 low floor vehicles equipped with a certain batch of glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Consequence
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began june 27, 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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Posted on: 2020-04-29
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 low floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). The thermally activated pressure relief device (prd) installed on the cng fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat, potentially resulting in the system rupturing.
Consequence
If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gillig will work with agility to notify customers and replace the prds, free of charge. The recall began may 15, 2020. Owners may contact agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or gillig customer service at 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 #6 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2020-07-06
Description
Gillig, llc. (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric low floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began august 13, 2020. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 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 #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-14
Description
Gillig, llc. (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 low floor vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 27, 2021. 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.
DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-14
Description
Gillig, llc. (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 low floor vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 27, 2021. 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.