Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION SAGGING

Action number

PE02090

Opened

Nov 29, 2002

Closed

Dec 13, 2002

Outcome

Recall 02V325000

Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 02V325000.

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What NHTSA is examining

On september 26, 2002, gillig issued a service bulletin (fs-2002-04)addressing the overhead insulation in the engine compartment that over time could sag and contact the hot surface of the engine turbocharger.this type failure could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.due to the agency's investigation into this matter, gillig has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and retrofit 2,108 buses with new insulation and retaining strips.the action taken by gillig is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.a copy of the safety recall is attached.this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Vehicles under investigation

1997 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor1998 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor1999 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor2000 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor2001 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor1997 Gillig Low Floor1998 Gillig Low Floor1999 Gillig Low Floor2000 Gillig Low Floor2001 Gillig Low Floor

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.