1998 Gillig LOW Floor: recalls and complaints

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• 17V11900024 Feb 2017Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
• 04V4860007 Oct 2004Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger
• 03V39200014 Oct 2003Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
• 03V05500021 Feb 2003Electrical System
• 02V3250006 Dec 2002Engine and Engine Cooling
• 02V18900025 Jul 2002Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
• 02V05900421 Mar 2002Structure / Body / Door
• 02V07100318 Mar 2002Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
• 01V0330047 Mar 2001Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
• 00V14500018 May 2000Exterior Lighting

1. 17V119000Received 24 Feb 2017. 17,056 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

   Report filed by Gillig LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jun 2019.

2. 04V486000Received 7 Oct 2004. 810 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2007.

3. 03V392000Received 14 Oct 2003. 2,201 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrect assembly of electrical connections and securement in the engine compartment could come loose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrect assembly could cause electrical shorts, arcing, and fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect engine compartment wiring for correct cable assembly, fastner torque, and correct wire protection. Owner notification began october 29, 2003. 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 510-785-1500.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2003.

4. 03V055000Received 21 Feb 2003. 644 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain 1998-2002 35' and 40' buses and 1999-2002 29' buses, the installation of the air conditioner unit uses bolts along the edge of the housing for attachment. One specific bolt can be too close to the main power cable attachment. Positional tolerance or the use of too long a bolt could cause an electrical short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Customers have been notified to cut the excess length of the air conditioner unit mounting bolt. Owner notification began october 28, 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 1-800-735-1500.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FS-2002-05.

5. 02V325000Received 6 Dec 2002. 2,108 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2002.

6. 02V189000Received 25 Jul 2002. 2,558 units.

   Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began august 6, 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 1-510-785-1500.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2002.

7. 02V059004Received 21 Mar 2002. 897 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.

8. 02V071003Received 18 Mar 2002. 2,113 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. 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 1-510-785-1500 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.

9. 01V033004Received 7 Mar 2001. 2,113 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Vanner will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Vanner is conducting the owner notification for this campaign and was expected to begin during march 2001. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937.

   Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.

10. 00V145000Received 18 May 2000. 941 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: low floor transit buses. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the reflex reflectors on the side, front (amber) and rear(red) positions are missing.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This is a potential road hazard at night.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    The correct reflex reflectors will be installed.

    Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2000.

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1. 19976
2. 199810
3. 199910
4. 200010
5. 200110
6. 20028
7. 20039
8. 20048
9. 20054
10. 20065
11. 20078
12. 20085
13. 20095
14. 20109
15. 201110
16. 201211
17. 201317
18. 201423
19. 201519
20. 201620
21. 201715
22. 201813
23. 201912
24. 202014
25. 202112
26. 202211
27. 202315
28. 20249
29. 20254
30. 20262

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 Gillig LOW Floor?

31,441 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Gillig LOW Floor have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 90 recall campaigns for the Gillig LOW Floor, model years 1997 to 2026. 10 of them name the 1998 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 Gillig LOW Floor open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.