The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V048000·Announced 2015-01-30

Grech Recalls 2014-2015 G40M2 Shuttle Buses Due to Battery Fire Risk

Grech Motors is recalling 118 model year 2014-2015 G40M2 shuttle buses because improperly installed batteries may cause an electrical short and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery installation) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Grech Motors, L.L.C. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 G40M2 shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 truck chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between August 26, 2013, and December 10, 2014. The recall involves 118 affected units.

In the affected vehicles, the batteries may not be installed in the correct position. This misalignment could allow the positive battery terminals and clamps to contact the grounded battery retention bracket. If this contact occurs, an electrical short would result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Grech will notify owners, and dealers will correct the battery installation free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Grech customer service at 1-855-994-7324 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GRECH G40M2
Brand
GRECH
Manufacturer
Grech Motors, L.L.C
Category
Vehicle — Shuttle Bus
Hazard
Affected units
118

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)

  • G40M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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