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2021 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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Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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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

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

26V142000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 12, 2026
3,568 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.
The risk: A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
25V076000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Feb 11, 2025
91 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
24V958000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:WIRING

Dec 20, 2024
201 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
23V812000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Dec 4, 2023
3,626 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
23V740000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Nov 3, 2023
4,286 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
22V548000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Jul 28, 2022
184 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins BP74E battery packs. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.
The risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
22V436000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

Jun 17, 2022
169 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The EV resolver cable connector may experience a loss of electrical connectivity, unexpectedly switching from Drive to Neutral with no warning.
The risk: An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
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.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
21V563000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jul 23, 2021
148 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
21V538000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Jul 15, 2021
78 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.
The risk: Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
21V487000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Jun 28, 2021
86 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.
The risk: An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
21V291000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Apr 23, 2021
229 units potentially affected
The defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
The risk: An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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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