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Gillig LOW Floor Recall 21V352: Fuel leak from rail can cause fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V352, reported May 14, 2021, 4,428 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The sealing washer on the high pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow fuel to leak from the rail.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.

The remedy is free. Gillig will inspect the rail threads and replace the fuel rail as necessary at no charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed August 27, 2021 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

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V352Gillig, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Low Floor vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. 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.

Affected vehicles

Gillig LOW Floor2017201820192020