Gillig Fuel System, Other Recall 04V308000 (3 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain low floor buses powered by a gaseous hydrogen fuel system. These transducers were made of 17-4 ph stainless steel material which may be susceptible to embrittlement in a high-pressure hydrogen application environment.

The risk

Embrittlement could potentially lead to a transducer diaphragm failure.

The fix

Dealers will replace the transducer. The recall began july 12, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Gillig dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V308000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2003 Gillig Low Floor	1	9	C
2004 Gillig Low Floor	0	8	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Gillig Low Floor

2004 Gillig Low Floor

Questions

Is the 04V308000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GILLIG CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V308000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V308000 announced?

GILLIG CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on June 23, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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