Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 148
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-07-23
- Owners notified
- 2021-10-15
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.