2021 GILLIG BRT RECALL - #21V291000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2021 GILLIG BRT |
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| Manufacturer |
Gillig, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/26/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Gillig, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/2021 |
| # Affected |
229 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| Description |
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open. |
| Consequences |
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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