CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Lowfloor vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Excess pressure inside the engine crankcase can cause a vent tube elbow to detach from the crankcase breather. When this happens, engine oil may spray onto hot surfaces, which raises the risk of a fire.
Dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree vent tube elbow. The engine control module will also be reprogrammed so the engine output is adjusted under misfire conditions, which limits crankcase pressure. These repairs are free of charge. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201020112012201320142015 |
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