GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1998: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V325000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-12-19 | 2002-12-06 | 2002-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-01 - 2001-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2108
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.
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