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.