Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V055000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 644 affected units, GILLIG/AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING BOLT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V055000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Gillig/air conditioner mounting bolt
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 644

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FS-2002-05
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dndu.pmrp_xget
NHTSA ID: 03V055000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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