1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR RECALL - #03V055000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN 1998-2002 35' AND 40' BUSES AND 1999-2002 29' BUSES, THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT USES BOLTS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HOUSING FOR ATTACHMENT. ONE SPECIFIC BOLT CAN BE TOO CLOSE TO THE MAIN POWER CABLE ATTACHMENT. POSITIONAL TOLERANCE OR THE USE OF TOO LONG A BOLT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1998 - 11/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/28/2002 |
| # Affected |
644 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN 1998-2002 35' AND 40' BUSES AND 1999-2002 29' BUSES, THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT USES BOLTS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HOUSING FOR ATTACHMENT. ONE SPECIFIC BOLT CAN BE TOO CLOSE TO THE MAIN POWER CABLE ATTACHMENT. POSITIONAL TOLERANCE OR THE USE OF TOO LONG A BOLT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
| Consequences |
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD LEAD TO COMPONENT FAILURE OR POTENTIALLY A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED TO CUT THE EXCESS LENGTH OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT MOUNTING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG 1-800-735-1500. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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