NHTSA Recall 02V325000: Engine and engine cooling
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,108 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V325000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | December 6, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.
Safety risk
This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation. The retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V325000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.