2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor recalls and problems
The 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gillig dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor recalls
Recall 05V-271: Suspension
Problem: On certain transit buses, the cast clamp portion of the torque rod could crack under initial torqueing of the clamp fasteners resulting in breakage or cracks. Casting porosity and incorrect heat treatment caused potential weakness in the cast clamp portion of the torque rod.
Risk: This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cast iron torque rod clamps with a fabricated steel clamps free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2005. Owners may contact gillig at 510-785-1500.
Recall 05V-106: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Webasto is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Websto will replace the suspected defective parts. Owners may contact webasto at 810-593-6000 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor: 05V-271 (suspension), 05V-106 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Gillig recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Gillig dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.