NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Gillig, LLC - HV Air Compressor Is Not On Protective HVIL Loop
Published: December 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V959000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Product Description & Identification
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor style transit buses. The high voltage electric air compressor may not be connected to the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL). Therefore, the HVIL cannot detect a loose or disconnected compressor power cable.
Affected Products
HV Air Compressor Is Not On Protective HVIL Loop
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | HV Air Compressor Is Not On Protective HVIL Loop |
| Nhtsa id | 24V959000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V959000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Defect summary | Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor style transit buses. The high voltage electric air compressor may not be connected to the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL). Therefore, the HVIL cannot detect a loose or disconnected compressor power cable. |
| Completion rate | 68.98 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install an additional electrical harness, extending the HVIL loop to the air compressor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2025. Owners may contact GILLIG customer service at 1-800-735-1500. |
| Consequence summary | Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 332 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |