NHTSA recall 20V179000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Mar 25, 20208,224 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt May 30, 2012 – Feb 27, 2020
The defect
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 remedy
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.