Recalls for 2023 Gillig Low Floor
15 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-12-05Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2023 low floor vehicles. The rearview mirror electric adjustment system may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse.
Consequence
An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the protection fuse of the mirror control switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 15, 2024. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Posted on: 2023-12-05Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2023 low floor vehicles. The rearview mirror electric adjustment system may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse.
Consequence
An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the protection fuse of the mirror control switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 15, 2024. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Posted on: 2023-12-04Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023 low floor vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear axle hubs may cause failure of the rear drive axles.
Consequence
Rear drive axle failure can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect for correct rear axle hub lubricant levels and add lubricant and gear oil as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 12, 2023. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2023. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2023-02-13Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2023. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2023-09-14Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 low floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 9, 2023. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2023-11-03Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2023 low floor transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action
Gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, allison transmission inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 11, 2023. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Posted on: 2024-12-23Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2024 low floor style transit buses. The fire suppression relay cable may be damaged, chafing against the mounting bolt, and fail.
Consequence
Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the relay cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 31, 2024. 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 nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:WIRING
Posted on: 2024-12-23Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2024 low floor style transit buses. The fire suppression relay cable may be damaged, chafing against the mounting bolt, and fail.
Consequence
Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the relay cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 31, 2024. 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 nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2025-04-02Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 low floor transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the battery contactors may open suddenly and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 30, 2025. 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 888-327-4236 (tty 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Posted on: 2024-12-11Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023 low floor diesel-hybrid transit buses. During vehicle operations in full electric vehicle (ev) mode, the odometer will not display accumulated mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, controls and displays.
Consequence
A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will install a new speedometer gauge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 20, 2024. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.
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 nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #12 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2024-06-03Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023 low floor buses equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines with part number d563027bx03. Insufficient crimping may allow the remote fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak, decreasing fuel supply to the engine.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the remote fuel filter hoses. Owner notification letters were mailed june 21, 2024. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT
Posted on: 2024-12-23Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 low floor style transit buses. The high voltage electric air compressor may not be connected to the high voltage interlock loop (hvil). Therefore, the hvil cannot detect a loose or disconnected compressor power cable.
Consequence
Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional electrical harness, extending the hvil loop to the air compressor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 12, 2025. 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 nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #14 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2024-07-05Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 low floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.
Consequence
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 13, 2024. 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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #15 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Posted on: 2025-02-12Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2024 low floor transit buses. The rivet-nut fasteners that secure the tft flat panel display monitor to the bus ceiling may fail, causing the monitor to detach and fall.
Consequence
A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the rivet-nut fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 18, 2025. 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 nhtsa. Gov
