Recall 20V179000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report Date
20200325
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Affected Vehicles
9 models
Defect Description
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the DEF Line Heater circuit and the Aftertreatment-Ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
Safety Consequence
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2020. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2013 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2014 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2015 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2016 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2017 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2018 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2019 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
| 2020 | GILLIG | LOW FLOOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.