1997-2003 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom recall: turbo/supercharger
Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on October 7, 2004. It covers about 810 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 810
- reported
- Oct 7, 2004
- owners notified
- Feb 27, 2007
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- Risk
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.
Recall number 04V486000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 04V486000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom turbo/supercharger?
Yes. Recall 04V486000, reported on October 7, 2004, covers about 810 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V486000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 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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