Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V325000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V325000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 2,108 affected units, GILLIG/ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V325000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-12-06T00:00:00

Subject: Gillig/engine compartment insulation

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,108

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

Consequence Summary: This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5p2a-qc3u_svap

NHTSA ID: 02V325000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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