NHTSA Campaign 04V485000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by GILLIG CORPORATION · Reported Oct 7, 2004 · 149 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PHANTOM AND LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL ISNTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP ON THE AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2003 | 149 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2004 | 149 |
| GILLIG | PHANTOM | 2004 | 149 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V485000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.