NHTSA Recall 14V521000: Fuel system, diesel
Gillig LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 231 vehicles. It affects 2014 Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V521000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | August 28, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014 Low Floor transit buses manufactured from May 23, 2014, through August 1, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Safety risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Gillig, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2014. Owners may contact Gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-3713.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V521000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gillig Low Floor | 2014 |
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.