GILLIG BRT 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V291000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | BRT | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-05-14 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-04-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 229
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
