NHTSA Recall 05V106000: Engine and engine cooling
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V106000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | March 17, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Safety risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Webasto is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Websto will replace the suspected defective parts. Owners may contact webasto at 810-593-6000 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V106000
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.