Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 20V-179 · 2012–2020 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 20V-179 covers 8,224 2012–2020 Gillig LOW Floor for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the DEF Line Heater circuit and the Aftertreatment-Ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
The risk
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2020. 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.