NHTSA Recall 16V931000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V931000; Date: Dec. 23, 2016
If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain cng-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. In such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the gas detection electronics have been disabled. This may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Gillig Low Floor; 2016 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Other Fuel System
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 451
Recall Summary:
Gillig LLC (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured September 1, 2015, to December 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. These buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. Affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.
How to Fix:
Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2017. 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: Jan 20, 2017
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