Recall 05V473000: 2003–2004 Gillig LOW Floor and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 12, 2005

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

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 transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.

Possible consequence

Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
• 2004 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 2003 Gillig Phantom0 complaints