GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V538000

Make Model Year
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-14 2021-07-15 2021-07-16

Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 78

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gillig, LLC "Gillig" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.

Consequence

Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.