Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V055000 Reported February 21, 2003

Gillig/air conditioner mounting bolt

Q: What is recall 03V055000?

NHTSA recall 03V055000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on February 21, 2003. It addresses: Gillig/air conditioner mounting bolt. The recall affects approximately 644 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Gillig, Llc · N/A · 644 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V055000

Manufacturer Campaign

FS-2002-05

Manufacturer

Gillig, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

644

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 21, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain 1998-2002 35' and 40' buses and 1999-2002 29' buses, the installation of the air conditioner unit uses bolts along the edge of the housing for attachment. one specific bolt can be too close to the main power cable attachment. positional tolerance or the use of too long a bolt could cause an electrical short.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Customers have been notified to cut the excess length of the air conditioner unit mounting bolt. owner notification began october 28, 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 1-800-735-1500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V055000 or campaign FS-2002-05.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V055000?

NHTSA recall 03V055000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on February 21, 2003. It addresses: Gillig/air conditioner mounting bolt. The recall affects approximately 644 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V055000 or the manufacturer campaign number FS-2002-05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.