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NHTSA recall 02V325000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Gillig, LLC

December 6, 2002report date
2,108units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

Why it matters: This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

1997 Gillig Low Floor, 1998 Gillig Low Floor, 2001 Gillig Low Floor, 1996 Thor Dutchmen, 1997 Thor Dutchmen.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V325000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.