Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V291000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V291000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) Includes 229 affected units, Roof Door May Accidentally Open, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng)

Defect Summary

Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 14, 2021. owner may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V291000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-04-23T00:00:00
Subject: Roof door may accidentally open
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 229

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Consequence Summary: An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 14, 2021. owner may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-t9v6~8sxn.vz6f
NHTSA ID: 21V291000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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