Gillig Low Floor: Electrical system — wiring

Affects Gillig Low Floor · 2012–2014 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the J1939 communication, resulting in interruptions of the engine, transmission, ABS and body controllers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the overmold connector, and install heat shrink tubing on the connector/cable junction, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational