Gillig Low Floor recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 5, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gillig, LLC recalls 2010–2015 Gillig Low Floor

Recall number

15V262000

Brand / firm

Gillig

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,101 units

Why it was recalled

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Lowfloor vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.