NHTSA Campaign 20V179000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Issued by Gillig LLC · Reported Mar 25, 2020 · 8,224 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the DEF Line Heater circuit and the Aftertreatment-Ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
Consequence
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2012 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2013 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2014 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2015 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2016 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2017 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2018 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2019 | 8,224 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2020 | 8,224 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V179000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.