| Make : GILLIG | Model : 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040309 - 20040826 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V106000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050317 | Date Added to Database: 20050323 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
WEBASTO IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. WEBSTO WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WEBASTO AT 810-593-6000 OR GILLIG AT 510-264-5031. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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