Gillig/vanner battery equalizer
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Safety Consequence
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Corrective Action
Vanner will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced. vanner is conducting the owner notification for this campaign and was expected to begin during march 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Gillig, Llc or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 01V033004
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V033004?
NHTSA recall 01V033004 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 7, 2001. It addresses: Gillig/vanner battery equalizer. The recall affects approximately 2,113 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V033004 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.