NHTSA Recall 03V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V055000; Date: Feb. 21, 2003
An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Gillig Low Floor; 1999 Gillig Low Floor; 2000 Gillig Low Floor; 2001 Gillig Low Floor; 2002 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 644
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 2002
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