CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
On certain Gillig Low Floor buses, the circuit breaker ratings on the DEF line heater circuit and the aftertreatment-ignition circuit may be higher than the rating of the wire and connector in those circuits. A breaker that is rated too high may not trip when it should during a fault.
If an electrical short occurs in either of these circuits, the wiring and connectors may overheat before the breaker interrupts the current, which increases the risk of a fire.
Gillig will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the circuit breakers free of charge. Owners can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 201220132014201520162017201820192020 |
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