NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Gillig Low Floor Electric Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Gillig Low Floor Electric has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 Low Floor Electric. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA #21V705000Reported September 10, 2021 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Battery Electric vehicles equipped with Cummins Electric Drivetrain Systems. When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.
Safety consequence
An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and update as necessary, the parameter settings for the protection override switch, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's 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 www.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #21V487000Reported June 28, 2021 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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