Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Gillig, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 184
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-07-28
- Owners notified
- 2022-08-16
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins BP74E battery packs. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.
Safety risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.