Gillig Recalls 2018-2020 Low Floor Buses Due to CNG Fuel System Defect
Gillig is recalling 2018-2020 Low Floor CNG buses because the pressure relief device may fail to vent heat, risking system rupture and injury.
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 (CNG fuel system rupture) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Gillig LLC is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The recall involves 275 vehicles where the thermally activated pressure relief device (PRD) installed on the CNG fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat. This defect could potentially result in the fuel system rupturing.
If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury. The recall began on May 15, 2020. Gillig will work with Agility to notify customers and replace the PRDs free of charge.
Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- Brand
- GILLIG
- Manufacturer
- Gillig LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 275
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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