NHTSA Recall 03V055000: Electrical system
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 644 vehicles. It affects 1998–2002 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FS-2002-05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 21, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain 1998-2002 35' and 40' buses and 1999-2002 29' buses, the installation of the air conditioner unit uses bolts along the edge of the housing for attachment. One specific bolt can be too close to the main power cable attachment. Positional tolerance or the use of too long a bolt could cause an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Customers have been notified to cut the excess length of the air conditioner unit mounting bolt. Owner notification began october 28, 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 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 03V055000
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.