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2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall - Campaign #03V055000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 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.

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Vehicle 2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
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
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).
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2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL

2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL

2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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