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2021 Gillig BRT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Gillig BRT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gillig dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Gillig BRT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NHTSA #21V291000

Reported April 23, 2021 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 229 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

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