Gillig (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the “OFF” position.
Gillig – Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed
| Report Received Date | 04/25/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V276000 |
| Consequence Summary | The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 592 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V276000) |
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