Recalls for 2024 Gillig Low Floor
7 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 2024-10-30Description
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2024 low floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 104, windshield wiping and washing systems.
Consequence
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 12, 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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
