Gillig Low Floor 2011
Model Low Floor made in 2011 by Gillig got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V411000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 563 | 09/13/2011 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 08/10/2011 | 08/12/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 lowfloor buses equipped with cummins engines. the v-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc) diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig is working with cummins to identify owners. cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign please see nhtsa recall 11e-031. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V575000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 63 | 01/16/2012 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 12/08/2011 | 12/08/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from august 1, 2011, through october 21, 2011, equipped with parker hydraulic pumps. some hydraulic steering pumps do not deliver enough fluid or pressure to the steering gear, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected change in the effort required by the driver to turn the steering wheel may affect the drivers | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig will notify owners, and in conjunction with parker technicians parker will replace the spool inside the valve assembly. for pumps with valve subassembly date code 14/11 the entire pump will be replaced. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact gillig service at 1-800-735-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V446000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 06/13/2011 to 08/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 291 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 08/25/2011 | 08/30/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gillig is recalling certain model year 2011 low floor buses manufactured from june 13, 2011, through august 12, 2011, equipped with trw tc34023 steering columns with date codes starting 157 1 11 and ending 228 1 11. the tooth profile and spacing of the tilt lock teeth on the support bracket may be incorrect, preventing the tilt lock bar from fully engaging. this may allow the steering column to slip from the driver- set tilt location and move upward until it locks in another tilt position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This unintended movement of the steering column may interfere with the drivers control of the vehicle and increase risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig will notify owners and gillig will replace the steering column free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact gillig field service at 1-800-735-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| FS-2011-04 | 07/07/2011 | 10042858 | Gillig: it has been determined that in some buses, the niehoff alternator harness, could be made incorrectly. this can cause terminals on connector from touching should connector not be used to plug/unplug harness from alternator and/or | 01/18/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| FS-2012-02 | 01/13/2012 | 10044128 | Gillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance can be found in chapter 11 of your service manual. *js | 05/14/2012 | |