Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Action number
PE03008
Opened
Feb 24, 2003
Closed
Jun 30, 2003
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC
What NHTSA is examining
Odi is now aware of 37 fires reported in the subject population.odi fire investigations have determined the cause of some of the fires but additional fires need to be investigated to determine if any other causes may exist.additional fire investigations have been conducted by the manufacturer and bus operators.reports of the results of these investigations are currently being compiled and will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.
Vehicles under investigation
2000 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor2001 Gillig 29 Foot 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.