NHTSA Recall 08V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V008000; Date: Jan. 9, 2008
Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Gillig Low Floor; 2007 Gillig Low Floor; 2006 Gillig Phantom; 2007 Gillig Phantom
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 249
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
How to Fix:
Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on January 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or graham-white at 540-387-5620.
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: Jan 29, 2008
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