Gillig LOW Floor; Thor Dutchmen (1996-2001): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 02V325000 · Dec 6, 2002 · Gillig Corporation
2,108
vehicles affected
2,108
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V325000
- Date
- Dec 6, 2002
- Maker
- Gillig Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,108
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 1996-2001
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
What can happen
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V325000?
2 models: Gillig Low Floor (1997-1998, 2001), Thor Dutchmen (1996-1997), about 2,108 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V325000?
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN.
What can happen?
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.