Electrical system: propulsion system
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-09-10
- Owners notified
- 2021-11-12
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Battery Electric vehicles equipped with Cummins Electric Drivetrain Systems. When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.
Safety risk
An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and update as necessary, the parameter settings for the protection override switch, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.