NHTSA Recall 07V265000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V265000; Date: Jun. 8, 2007
While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Gillig Low Floor; 2007 Gillig Phantom
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
How to Fix:
Cummins, in conjunction with gillig, will conduct the remedy campaign. The recall began on July 31, 2007. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
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: Jul 31, 2007
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