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NHTSARecalled Apr 25, 2022 · #22V276000

Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Gillig, LLC (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. The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Product details

Product
Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice