Recall 22V276000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Report Date
20220425
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.

Safety Consequence

The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
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
2021 GILLIG LOW FLOOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.