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NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation PE02090

Preliminary Evaluation · ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION SAGGING · Opened 2002-11-29 · Closed 2002-12-13

Investigation

Action number
PE02090
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Open date
2002-11-29
Close date
2002-12-13
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Affected makes
GILLIG
Affected components
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected model years
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Affected (make, year) variants
10

Summary

ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2002, GILLIG ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN (FS-2002-04)ADDRESSING THE OVERHEAD INSULATION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT OVER TIME COULD SAG AND CONTACT THE HOT SURFACE OF THE ENGINE TURBOCHARGER.THIS TYPE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.DUE TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER, GILLIG HAS AGREED TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN AND RETROFIT 2,108 BUSES WITH NEW INSULATION AND RETAINING STRIPS.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GILLIG IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.A COPY OF THE SAFETY RECALL IS ATTACHED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

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