Recall 15V048 affects 118 2014-2015 Grech G40M2 shuttle buses for incorrect battery installation. Repair is free at any franchised Grech dealer.
Grech is recalling 118 2014-2015 G40M2 shuttle buses because battery placement can let the positive terminals and clamps contact the grounded battery retention bracket. That contact creates an electrical short and increases the risk of a fire; Grech dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2014-2015 Grech G40M2 shuttle bus uses a battery tray and retention bracket to hold the batteries in place on the Freightliner M2 chassis. The positive battery terminals and clamps carry electrical power from the batteries to the bus. They need clear space from grounded metal parts so current stays on the intended path.
On affected G40M2 buses, Grech rotated and remounted the original battery tray during the shuttle bus conversion. The batteries were also placed with the terminals opposite the original Freightliner position. That left the positive terminals and clamps too close to the grounded battery retention bracket. If they touch, the contact can create an electrical short and start a fire.
Warning signs include smoke, an electrical short smell, blinking lights, static in audio equipment, or other intermittent electrical operation. Treat those signs as a battery area problem until a Grech dealer or qualified service facility inspects the bus.
Who's affected?
Covers two G40M2 model years with the same battery component.
| 2015 Grech G40M2 | battery |
|---|---|
| 2014 Grech G40M2 | battery |
| Units affected | 118 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Contact between the positive battery terminals and the retention bracket creates an electrical short and increases the risk of a fire. Smoke, an electrical burning smell, blinking lights, or static from audio equipment are warning signs to stop using electrical systems and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Grech dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Grech G40M2 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Grech dealer to schedule the free battery-position repair that keeps the positive terminals and clamps away from the grounded retention bracket.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 15V048 when you call.
- Keep the bus out of service if the battery terminals or clamps are touching the retention bracket, and ask the dealer how to move it safely for repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grech technician corrects the battery installation so the positive battery terminals and clamps sit away from the grounded battery retention bracket. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Grech also gives fleet owners with in-house service departments the option to complete the battery-orientation repair at their own facility, with Grech paying the service cost. Owners without in-house service can have the remedy arranged through a local service provider, and Grech can send factory technicians where practical.
| Estimated time at dealer | 30 minutes |
|---|
Timeline
| January 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| January 30, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 6, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 17, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V048?
Recall 15V048 covers 118 2014-2015 Grech G40M2 shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis with battery installation that can let positive terminals or clamps contact the grounded retention bracket. That contact can cause an electrical short and raise fire risk. Grech dealers correct the battery installation for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Grech G40M2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific shuttle bus is included in recall 15V048. If it is, contact a franchised Grech dealer to schedule the battery installation correction. Reference recall number 15V048 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Grech dealers will correct the battery installation free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an electrical short that raises fire risk. In the affected buses, the positive battery terminals and clamps can contact the grounded battery retention bracket. If that contact happens, the short can start a fire.
What if I bought my Grech G40M2 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific G40M2 is included, then reference recall number 15V048 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V048000 |
|---|---|
| Grech customer service | 1-855-994-7324 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V048 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V048000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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