Gillig Recalls 2015-2016 Low Floor Buses Due to Fire Suppression Defect
Gillig is recalling 451 CNG transit buses because gas detection electronics may fail to warn operators of system malfunctions, increasing fire risk.
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 in the fire suppression system that may increase the risk of fire or explosion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Gillig LLC is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Low Floor compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses manufactured between September 1, 2015, and December 5, 2016. The recall affects 451 vehicles equipped with Amerex SafetyNet fire suppression system panel/controller units. Affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims under specific part numbers.
The defect involves gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. If not corrected, the fire suppression systems may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak, and the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the Gas Detection electronics have been disabled. This condition may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Gillig will notify owners, and Amerex representatives will replace the Operator Display Panel/Controllers free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. 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 — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 451
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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