Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V262000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V262000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2015 lowfloor vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to april 30, 2015 Includes 1,101 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2010-2015 lowfloor vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to april 30, 2015

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 lowfloor vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to april 30, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V262000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Vent tube may detach from engine breather

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 lowfloor vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to april 30, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Consequence Summary: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15V262000

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