NHTSA Recall 04V485000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V485000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | October 7, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3l and 8.9l isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Safety risk
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
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 04V485000
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.