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Wiring: front underhoodRecall 03V-392 · 1997–2002 Gillig LOW Floor

GILLIG CORPORATION recall 03V-392 covers 2,201 1997–2002 Gillig LOW Floor for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,2011 model
ReportedOct 14, 2003Owners notified Oct 29, 2003
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V392000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SECUREMENT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD COME LOOSE.

The risk

INCORRECT ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS, ARCING, AND FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING FOR CORRECT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FASTNER TORQUE, AND CORRECT WIRE PROTECTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2003. 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 510-785-1500.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Gillig LOW Floor1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from October 1, 1997 to December 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA03009 · closed Oct 21, 2003
    NHTSA