GILLIG BRT 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V291000

Make Model Year
GILLIG BRT 2021
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

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

An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.