The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V262000·Announced 2015-05-05

Gillig Low Floor Vehicles Recalled for Engine Oil Fire Risk

Gillig is recalling 2010-2015 Low Floor vehicles because a vent tube may detach, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and cause a fire.

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 (vent tube detachment) that creates a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Low Floor vehicles manufactured between August 26, 2010, and April 30, 2015. The recall involves 1,101 vehicles.

The defect involves excessive engine crankcase pressures that may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather. If this occurs, engine oil may come into contact with hot surfaces, increasing the risk of a fire.

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) to limit crankcase pressures under misfire conditions. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,101

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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