Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V931000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V931000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units Includes 451 affected units, Gas Detection System Malfunction, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. these buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. the recall began january 20, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V931000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-12-23T00:00:00
Subject: Gas detection system malfunction
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 451

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. these buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.
Consequence Summary: If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain cng-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. in such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the gas detection electronics have been disabled. this may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Corrective Action: Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. the recall began january 20, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 77.16

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NHTSA ID: 16V931000
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Created At: 1742808662
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