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.