2015 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recalls (17)

Campaign:
15V219000 on 04/13/2015
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc
Manufactured:
07/07/2013 - 02/06/2015
Affected:
623
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 low floor transit buses manufactured july 8, 2013, to february 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. the front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.
Consequence:
If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V262000 on 05/04/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/25/2010 - 04/29/2015
Affected:
1,101
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 lowfloor vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to april 30, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V295000 on 05/18/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
08/31/2014 - 04/29/2015
Affected:
263
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 low floor vehicles manufactured september 1, 2014, to april 30, 2015. the affected vehicles may have a taillight bracket that is inadequately bonded to the bus body.
Consequence:
If the bracket is inadequately bonded, it may detach from the body, preventing the stop and turn lights from being visible to following vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig has notified owners. gillig will inspect the taillight brackets to verify that they are properly bonded to the body. brackets that are not properly bonded will be removed and properly bonded to the vehicle, free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V420000 on 06/30/2015
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
04/12/2010 - 06/11/2015
Affected:
6,971
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 low floor transit buses manufactured april 13, 2010, to june 12, 2015. due to the routing of the grid heater electrical power cable, the cable may chafe against a fuel injector hard line.
Consequence:
If the electrical power cable rubs against the injector fuel line, the cable may short circuit or the fuel line may leak fuel. either possibility increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grid heater power cable/hard injector fuel line for wear, and will properly route and support the grid heater power cable, free of charge. the recall began on july 17, 2015. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V888000 on 12/29/2015
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:
11/19/2014 - 06/01/2015
Affected:
16
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 low floor vehicles manufactured november 20, 2014, to june 2, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with front brake chambers with an incorrect drain hole orientation. this can allow water to build up within the brake chamber, causing corrosion, deterioration, and reduce braking ability.
Consequence:
Corrosion, part deterioration, or frozen water in the brake chamber may reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2016. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V011000 on 01/12/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/31/2015 - 10/29/2015
Affected:
6,734
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 low floor transit buses manufactured april 1, 2010 to october 30, 2015, equipped with recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence:
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Gillig will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2016. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V451000 on 06/20/2016
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Manufactured:
03/05/2012 - 06/06/2016
Affected:
112
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured march 6, 2012, to june 7, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. as such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
Consequence:
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a new software update, free of charge. the recall began on july 2016. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V662000 on 09/13/2016
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
11/19/2014 - 02/10/2016
Affected:
34
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 gillig 29-foot low floor transit buses manufactured november 20, 2014, to february 11, 2016. these buses, equipped with disc brakes, have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
Consequence:
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2016. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V931000 on 12/22/2016
Component:
Fuel system, other
Manufactured:
08/31/2015 - 12/04/2016
Affected:
451
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. these buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.
Consequence:
If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain cng-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. in such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the gas detection electronics have been disabled. this may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. the recall began january 20, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V263000 on 04/20/2017
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
12/14/2015 - 12/04/2016
Affected:
2,604
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2015-2016 low floor transit buses equipped with norgren-brand suspension kneeling modules. the suspension kneeling modules on these vehicles have snap rings on the solenoid valve pistons which may not have been fully inserted and seated during assembly, potentially affecting the suspension air bag pressure and the vehicle's suspension height.
Consequence:
An unexpected loss of suspension air bag pressure while driving would result in an abrupt reduction in suspension height, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. a loss of suspension air bag pressure could also occur during vehicle servicing, increasing the risk of injury to maintenance personnel.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners and pay fleets to inspect the front and rear kneeling modules. a snap ring reset tool will be provided free of charge to permanently seat the snap ring in the intended groove. the recall began on june 2, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V559000 on 09/11/2017
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:
10/14/2013 - 12/20/2016
Affected:
108
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 hybrid and all electric low floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. the coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence:
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on october 24, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V559000 on 09/11/2017
Component:
Steering:electric power assist system
Manufactured:
10/14/2013 - 12/20/2016
Affected:
108
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 hybrid and all electric low floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. the coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence:
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on october 24, 2017. owners may contact gillig customer service at 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V418000 on 06/21/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
09/16/2001 - 06/04/2018
Affected:
25,579
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 gillig low floor transit buses. the turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. the recall began on august 2, 2018. owners may contact gillig 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V418000 on 06/21/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit
Manufactured:
09/16/2001 - 06/04/2018
Affected:
25,579
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 gillig low floor transit buses. the turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. the recall began on august 2, 2018. owners may contact gillig 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V511000 on 08/08/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:
01/08/2012 - 01/22/2018
Affected:
178
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 gillig low floor vehicles. the front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. the recall began august 30, 2018. owners may contact gillig 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V789000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
01/16/2013 - 11/05/2018
Affected:
4,469
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence:
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 30, 2018. owners may contact gillig 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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V789000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:air
Manufactured:
01/16/2013 - 11/05/2018
Affected:
4,469
Defect:
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. the spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence:
Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 30, 2018. owners may contact gillig 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.safercar.gov.

2015 GILLIG LOW FLOOR TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
FS-2013-01
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This field service bulletin provides instructions for ordering warranty parts, filing warranty claims and returning warranty parts.
Bulletin:
FS-2013-02
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses. it provides instructions for adjusting the front air bags after an alignment or for ride adjustment needs.
Bulletin:
FS-2014-01
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses with luminator or twin vision destination signs. it alerts owners of an operational warning issued by the supplier against utilizing the usb port on their destination sign to charge
Bulletin:
FS-2014-02
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses with aeroquip fc-300 coolant hoses. eaton aeroquip has recently determined that newer coolants containing oat (organic acid technology) are not compatible with their fc300 hose mate
Bulletin:
FS-2015-01
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses with disc brakes. it requires inspection of a front brake hose to assure minimum clearance from other surround components. inspection and replacement procedures for signs of wear (i
Bulletin:
FS-2015-02
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses. it advises on the necessity of maintaining proper ride height and provides current inspection and adjustment procedures.
Bulletin:
FS-2016-01
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all low floor buses with skf air dryers. it warns against the use of non-skf cartridges in skf air dryers and recommends only using genuine skf cartridges.
Bulletin:
FS-2016-02
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This field service bulletin applies to all non-hybrid low floor buses with 480 volt hvac systems. it advises installation of a lockout mechanism for the battery disconnect system. details are provided on how to obtain a lockout padlock from
Bulletin:
FS-2016-03
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This field service bulletin provides instructions regarding installation of a new wiring harness and motor (if necessary) to prevent the occurance of front windshield wipers that will not 'park' properly after operation.
Bulletin:
FS-2016-04
Component:
092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
This field service bulletin modifies and clarifies the coolant fill procedure on all bae hybrid buses.
Bulletin:
FS-2016-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This field service bulletin provides new information from borg warner (delco) revising the maintenance procedure for starter b+ cable maintenance and torque values.
Bulletin:
FS-2016-06
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some low floor buses. we are now requesting that owners of all low floor buses from model year 1997 through june, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
Bulletin:
FS-2017-03
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This field service bulletin is informing vehicle owners and aftermarket part purchasers that neway®, a saf-holland® division, has identified some suspension installation and monitoring issues on the adlsd-120 suspension used on 29' gillig b
Bulletin:
FS-2017-04
Component:
092200 fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
This field service bulletin is informing vehicle owners and aftermarket part purchasers that the pressure relief device (prd) vent tube caps on agility cng systems are important to maintain to help prevent moisture and/or debris from causin
Bulletin:
FS-2016-06
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some low floor buses. we are now requesting that owners of all low floor buses from model year 1997 through june, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
Bulletin:
Upgrade_Letter
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
This field service bulletin informs vehicle owners and aftermarket part purchasers that gillig will be sending them parts and service instructions to upgrade the electric power steering pump systems on certain bae hybrid low floor buses. th
Bulletin:
FS-2017-05
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
This field service bulletin is instructing vehicle owners and aftermarket part purchasers to remove the "duck bill" valves in the rear run box to prevent water intrapment, which can contribute to corrosion of some components. owners are ask
Bulletin:
FS-2018-01
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
It was found that an earlier bulletin spec'd bolts that could be too long due to variances in bolt shoulder length, so this bulletin was written to make sure bolt attachments were correct.
Bulletin:
FS-2018-02
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
A procedure to properly adjust the draglink so the socket won't over articulate, causing increased wear.

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