GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-06-11 | 2014-04-25 | 2014-04-29 |
Production Dates: 2012-10-15 - 2014-03-26
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2274
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Gillig LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Lowfloor transit buses manufactured October 15, 2012, through March 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded J1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires. The harnesses do not have heat shrink tubing on the drain wire and the overmold may not have sufficient resistance to water or corrosive chemical entry to the connectors.
If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the J1939 communication, resulting in interruptions of the engine, transmission, ABS and body controllers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overmold connector, and install heat shrink tubing on the connector/cable junction, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.
