Gillig Low Floor 2003

• Recall 127711 [USA]: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
  Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 gillig low floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on august 2, 2018. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
  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.

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• Recall 152782 [USA]: The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
  Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 low floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-brt) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began june 7, 2019. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
  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.

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• Recall 67708 [USA]: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
  Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 2001 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
  gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 37038 [USA]: Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
  On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
  cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06e037). Gillig notified customers on november 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 61120 [USA]: Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
  On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
  gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 34540 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
  Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
  dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 56472 [USA]: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
  On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3l and 8.9l isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
  cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 56485 [USA]: This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
  On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
  dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 56391 [USA]: Embrittlement could potentially lead to a transducer diaphragm failure.
  Certain low floor buses powered by a gaseous hydrogen fuel system. These transducers were made of 17-4 ph stainless steel material which may be susceptible to embrittlement in a high-pressure hydrogen application environment.
  dealers will replace the transducer. The recall began july 12, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Power cable grounding investigation # PE03007

  In late october 2002, gillig corporation released a field service bulletin advising owners that a protruding bolt on the air conditioning unit (a/c) could make contact with an uninsulated power cable end and possibly cause a fire.The remedy was to remove the excess length from the a/c bolt.As a result of the agencys investigation into this matter, gillig corporation has agreed to conduct a safety recall and notify allowners of the affected vehicles. Based on the manufacturers safety recall action (03v-055), this investigation is closed.Further use of the agencys resources are unwarranted at this time.
  

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Ann arbor transit purchased 19 new 2003 gillig (800.735.1500) low floor 40'&35' transit buses, delivered october 2003. Immediately, ann arbor transit experienced both front exterior turn signal failures affecting all 19 new buses. The failures include burnt out bulbs, loose bulb socket metal contacts, lamp socket wiring harness falling off. Ann arbor transit has filed over forty warranty claims within the one year period only to be rejected. Ann arbor transit has spoken to gillig's service manager only to be told that we are the only customers with this problem. Gillig has supplied a new wiring harness to consider, but the new harness was rejected because it was identical to the existing. Gillig claims to be willing to help, but does nothing. Currently, all 19 buses should be considered a safety hazard due to the very unreliable front turn signal performance. Ann arbor transit operates about 90 large buses daily and is expected to provide safe, reliable, clean buses to all of our 4 million yearly customers, please help! *nm