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2017 Gillig Low Floor Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

22V276000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Apr 25, 2022
592 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.
The risk: The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
The remedy: Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.
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21V352000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

May 14, 2021
4,428 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Low Floor vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Gillig will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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20V392000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Jul 2, 2020
531 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
The remedy: 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.
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20V179000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Mar 25, 2020
8,224 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
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19V193000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mar 8, 2019
965 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
19V059000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Jan 28, 2019
3,659 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.
The risk: If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
18V886000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Dec 12, 2018
30 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. As built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk: An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will move one of the emergency exit windows to an unobstructed location, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
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18V789000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Nov 9, 2018
4,469 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
The risk: Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the spring cage bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
18V665000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Sep 25, 2018
90 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
The risk: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
18V511000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Aug 9, 2018
178 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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."
The risk: The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Gillig will notify the owner of the buses, and dealers will reprogram the turn signals with new software, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
18V418000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

Jun 20, 2018
25,579 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. 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."
The risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
17V519000

SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Aug 23, 2017
3,432 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
17V156000

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Mar 9, 2017
2,732 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
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17V119000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Feb 24, 2017
17,056 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov
17V099000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Feb 14, 2017
2,787 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig LLCView on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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