Investigation PE03007: 1998–2003 Gillig LOW Floor

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 7, 2003

Closed

Feb 24, 2003

Model years

1998–2003

Subject

Power cable grounding

Component: Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Summary

In late october 2002, gillig corporation released a field service bulletin advising owners that a protruding bolt on the air conditioning unit (a/c) could make contact with an uninsulated power cable end and possibly cause a fire.the remedy was to remove the excess length from the a/c bolt.as a result of the agency's investigation into this matter, gillig corporation has agreed to conduct a safety recall and notify allowners of the affected vehicles. Based on the manufacturer's safety recall action (03v-055), this investigation is closed.further use of the agency's resources are unwarranted at this time.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.