NHTSA Recall 20V239000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V239000; Date: Apr. 29, 2020
if the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Gillig Low Floor; 2019 Gillig Low Floor; 2020 Gillig Low Floor
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Manufactured by: Gillig Llc
Affected Units:: 275
Recall Summary:
gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 low floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the thermally activated pressure relief device (prd) installed on the cng fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat, potentially resulting in the system rupturing.
How to Fix:
gillig will work with agility to notify customers and replace the prds, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or 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.
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