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2003-2004 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom recall: diesel

Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on October 7, 2004. It covers about 149 vehicles.

vehicles affected
149
reported
Oct 7, 2004

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3l and 8.9l isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Risk
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V485000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V485000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom diesel?

Yes. Recall 04V485000, reported on October 7, 2004, covers about 149 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V485000?

Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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