GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V276000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-04-25 | 2022-04-26 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-02 - 2017-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 592
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
