Recall 11V411000: 2010–2011 Gillig LOW Floor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 10, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 563
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 lowfloor buses equipped with cummins engines. The v-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc) diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
The risk
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
The fix
Gillig is working with cummins to identify owners. Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign please see nhtsa recall 11e-031. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V411000
- Manufacturer
- GILLIG CORPORATION
- Owner letters
- Sep 13, 2011
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology