CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 2014-2021 Gillig Low Floor transit buses have rear-mounted ultracapacitors that may allow the engine to start even when the master battery disconnect switch is in the OFF position. An unexpected engine start can injure anyone working near the engine compartment during maintenance.
Dealers will update the software on buses with the Vanner ultracapacitor system, and perform a hard rewire on buses with the KBI system. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. You can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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