Recalls for 2020 Gillig Low Floor

10 recalls found.

All Gillig Recalls

DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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.

DEFECT #9 - 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.