21 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2016-06-21
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 lowfloor diesel-electric hybrid vehicles manufactured march 6, 2012, to june 7, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with stop lamp activation that may inadvertently flash the rear brake lights. As such, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment.
Consequence
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install a new software update, free of charge. The recall began on july 2016. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 2016-05-18
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016 low floor vehicles manufactured march 3, 2016, to april 21, 2016. The driver's side window on the affected vehicles may block too much light, thereby decreasing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 205, glazing materials.
Consequence
Reduced driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install compliant driver's windows, free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2016. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 gillig 29-foot low floor transit buses manufactured november 20, 2014, to february 11, 2016. These buses, equipped with disc brakes, have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
Consequence
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2016. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2016-09-14
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 gillig 29-foot low floor transit buses manufactured november 20, 2014, to february 11, 2016. These buses, equipped with disc brakes, have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
Consequence
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2016. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2017-03-10
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 low floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2017-02-16
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 low floor transit buses. These vehicles have front led turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the led turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 31, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2016-12-23
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. These buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. Affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.
Consequence
If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain cng-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. In such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the gas detection electronics have been disabled. This may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. The recall began january 20, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2017-02-16
Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 low floor transit buses. These vehicles have front led turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the led turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 31, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2016-12-23
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 low floor compressed natural gas (cng) transit buses manufactured september 1, 2015, to december 5, 2016, equipped with amerex safetynet fire suppression system panel/controller units. These buses have gas detection electronics that may be disabled without providing the operator with a warning of a system malfunction. Affected display panel/controller units were also provided as replacement parts for warranty claims, part numbers 16389, 24109, 24918, 24926 and 24927.
Consequence
If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain cng-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. In such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the gas detection electronics have been disabled. This may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and amerex representatives will replace the operator display panel/controllers, free of charge. The recall began january 20, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-09-12
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 hybrid and all electric low floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on october 24, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-09-12
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 hybrid and all electric low floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on october 24, 2017. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-03-12
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 low floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
Consequence
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began april 1, 2019. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #17 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #18 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-08-24
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 low floor transit buses, equipped with recaro commercial bus driver seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2017. Owners may contact adient-recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2020-03-25
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 low floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the def line heater circuit and the aftertreatment-ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
Consequence
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began april 24, 2020. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #20 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2017-02-28
Description
Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 low floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-brt) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began june 7, 2019. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #21 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2020-07-06
Description
Gillig, llc. (gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric low floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began august 13, 2020. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.