Recall 02V325000: 1997–1998, 2001 Gillig LOW Floor and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 6, 2002

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

2,108vehicles

Model years

1996–1998, 2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

Possible consequence

This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation. The retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 1998 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 2001 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 1996 Thor Dutchmen0 complaints
• 1997 Thor Dutchmen1 complaints