Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #22V276000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V276000 by Gillig, Llc. Affecting 2014-2021 low floor transit buses Includes 592 affected units, Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2014-2021 low floor transit buses

Defect Summary

Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 low floor transit buses. the rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "off" position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the vanner ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the kbi system, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 22, 2022. owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V276000
Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc
Report Received Date: 2022-04-25T00:00:00
Subject: Rear mounted ultracapacitors improperly programmed
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 592

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 low floor transit buses. the rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "off" position.
Consequence Summary: The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the vanner ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the kbi system, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 22, 2022. owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.41

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NHTSA ID: 22V276000
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