Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V358000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V358000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured september 26, 2007, through january 24, 2014 Includes 648 affected units, Hose may Leak Oil and Result in Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2007-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured september 26, 2007, through january 24, 2014

Defect Summary

Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured september 26, 2007, through january 24, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the engine oil sampling hose may leak oil due to being routed too closely to hot engine exhaust components.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose. if the hose is routed too closely, the hose will be removed, replaced and rerouted to provide appropriate clearance of the hot components. the recall is expected to begin in early august 2014. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V358000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2014-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Hose may leak oil and result in fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 648

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured september 26, 2007, through january 24, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the engine oil sampling hose may leak oil due to being routed too closely to hot engine exhaust components.

Consequence Summary: If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.

Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose. if the hose is routed too closely, the hose will be removed, replaced and rerouted to provide appropriate clearance of the hot components. the recall is expected to begin in early august 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: 48.15

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NHTSA ID: 14V358000

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