NHTSA Recall 06V427000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V427000; Date: Nov. 9, 2006
Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Gillig Low Floor; 2004 Gillig Low Floor; 2005 Gillig Low Floor; 2006 Gillig Low Floor; 2003 Gillig Phantom; 2004 Gillig Phantom; 2005 Gillig Phantom; 2006 Gillig Phantom
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,961
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
How to Fix:
Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06e037). Gillig notified customers on November 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 22, 2006
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