NHTSA Recall 14V222000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V222000; Date: Apr. 25, 2014
If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the j1939 communication, resulting in interruptions of the engine, transmission, abs and body controllers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Gillig Low Floor; 2013 Gillig Low Floor; 2014 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 2,274
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 lowfloor transit buses manufactured October 15, 2012, through March 26, 2014, and equipped with electrical harnesses with overmolded j1939 connectors and non-insulated drain wires. The harnesses do not have heat shrink tubing on the drain wire and the overmold may not have sufficient resistance to water or corrosive chemical entry to the connectors.
How to Fix:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overmold connector, and install heat shrink tubing on the connector/cable junction, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 2014
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