CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2021 Gillig Low Floor buses with Cummins L9 diesel engines may have a fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head that can leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid operating a vehicle they believe may be affected until it has been inspected.
The remedy is free: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses at no charge. Contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to arrange the repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gillig LOW Floor | 20202021 |
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