NHTSA Recall 05V473000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V473000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | October 12, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Safety risk
Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
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 05V473000
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.