Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V222000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V222000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured october 15, 2012, through march 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded j1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires Includes 2,274 affected units, Electrical Harness Connector may Corrode, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured october 15, 2012, through march 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded j1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured october 15, 2012, through march 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded j1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires. The harnesses do not have heat shrink tubing on the drain wire and the overmold may not have sufficient resistance to water or corrosive chemical entry to the connectors.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overmold connector, and install heat shrink tubing on the connector/cable junction, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V222000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-04-25T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical harness connector may corrode
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,274

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured october 15, 2012, through march 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded j1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires. The harnesses do not have heat shrink tubing on the drain wire and the overmold may not have sufficient resistance to water or corrosive chemical entry to the connectors.
Consequence Summary: If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the j1939 communication, resulting in interruptions of the engine, transmission, abs and body controllers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overmold connector, and install heat shrink tubing on the connector/cable junction, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.29

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NHTSA ID: 14V222000
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Created At: 1742808662
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