NHTSA Recall 04V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V173000; Date: Apr. 9, 2004
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Gillig Phantom
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
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).
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