Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V325000 Reported December 6, 2002

Gillig/engine compartment insulation

Q: What is recall 02V325000?

NHTSA recall 02V325000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on December 6, 2002. It addresses: Gillig/engine compartment insulation. The recall affects approximately 2,108 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Gillig, Llc · N/A · 2,108 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V325000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gillig, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,108

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 6, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.

Safety Consequence

This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. the new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation. the retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts. owner notification began december 19, 2002. 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 gillig at 1-800-735-1500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V325000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V325000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V325000?

NHTSA recall 02V325000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on December 6, 2002. It addresses: Gillig/engine compartment insulation. The recall affects approximately 2,108 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V325000 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.