NHTSA Recall 04V486000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V486000; Date: Oct. 7, 2004
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Gillig Low Floor; 1998 Gillig Low Floor; 1999 Gillig Low Floor; 2000 Gillig Low Floor; 2001 Gillig Low Floor; 2002 Gillig Low Floor; 2003 Gillig Low Floor; 1997 Gillig Phantom; 1998 Gillig Phantom; 1999 Gillig Phantom; 2000 Gillig Phantom; 2001 Gillig Phantom; 2002 Gillig Phantom; 2003 Gillig Phantom
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 810
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on February 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 2007
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