The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V521000·Announced 2014-08-28

Gillig Recalls 2014 Low Floor Buses Due to Fuel Filter Defect

Gillig is recalling 231 model year 2014 Low Floor transit buses because a fuel filter defect may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel filter separation) that causes the engine to stall without warning, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured between May 23, 2014, and August 1, 2014. The recall affects 231 vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines that may have Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters (part number FF63009).

The filter shell on these specific fuel filters may separate from the fuel filter nut plate. This defect can cause the engine to stall without warning. If the engine stalls unexpectedly while the vehicle is in operation, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Gillig. Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-3713. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
231

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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