NHTSA Recall 21V291000
Filed by Gillig, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2021-04-23. An estimated 229 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Risk
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.