Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Low Floor 29′, 35′ And 40′ Buses, The Engine Compartment Insulation Could Fatigue And Sag, Potentially Touching The Turbocharger.
Make Of Vehicle
GILLIG
Model Of Vehicle
LOW FLOOR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
02V325000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
This Could Potentially Lead To A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gillig Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
20011031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2108
Date Owners Notified
20021219
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Gillig, Llc
Date Report Received
20021206