1998 GILLIG PHANTOM RECALL - #04V173000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 GILLIG PHANTOM |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
2/9/1998 - 2/9/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/13/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
2 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500. |
| 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 PHANTOM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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