NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Gillig Low Floor Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Gillig Low Floor has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gillig dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Gillig Low Floor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Gillig Low Floor owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Gillig Low Floor, describing incidents dated February 22, 2012.
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- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10455095 · Filed
WE ARE A PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST 15 MONTHS WE HAVE HAD ROUGHLY 100 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS OF MICHELIN XZU2 AND XZU3 TIRES. THE DATA ENTERED IS FROM ONE EVENT AND IS VERY INDICATIVE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF THESE BLOWOUTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE…
Turn Signal Flashing Rate Incorrect/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V418000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal — Flasher Unit · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 2018 · Gillig LLC
Potentially affected: 25,579 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 2, 2018 · Vehicles built September 17, 2001 – June 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Visibilty of Turn Signals/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V119000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported February 24, 2017 · Gillig LLC
Potentially affected: 17,056 vehicles
Repair completion: 39.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 7, 2019 · Vehicles built December 31, 1997 – February 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Hose may Leak Oil and Result in Fire
NHTSA #14V358000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 2014 · Gillig LLC
Potentially affected: 648 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 31, 2014 · Vehicles built September 26, 2007 – January 24, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Lowfloor transit buses manufactured September 26, 2007, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the engine oil sampling hose may leak oil due to being routed too closely to hot engine exhaust components.
Safety consequence
If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose. If the hose is routed too closely, the hose will be removed, replaced and rerouted to provide appropriate clearance of the hot components. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. 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 www.safercar.gov.
REMOTE RELEASE BELT RETRACTORS
NHTSA #09V493000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported December 29, 2009 · GILLIG CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 37 vehicles
Owners notified December 31, 2009 · Vehicles built October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
GILLIG IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LOWFLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q'STRAINT MAX MOBILITY DEVICE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS USED ON AMERICAN INSIGHT TRANSVERSE FLIP UP SEATS WITH BUILD DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND OCTOBER 2009. THESE DEVICES ARE USED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGERS USING MOBILITY AID PRODUCTS. THE MOBILITY DEVICE RESTRAINT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, AND MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE.
Safety consequence
IF THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
GILLIG IS WORKING WITH AMERICAN SEATING AND WILL REPLACE THE Q'STRAINT MAX REMOTE RELEASE BELTS WITH Q'STRAINT QRT DELUXE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. AMERICAN SEATING IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE AMERICAN SEATING'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-065. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SEATING'S SERVICE MANAGER SHERRY AELLEN AT 1-616-732-6484 AND GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/POSSIBLE FIRE
NHTSA #09V368000 · Interior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2009 · GILLIG CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,053 vehicles
Owners notified September 29, 2009 · Vehicles built January 1, 2001 – September 24, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
GILLIG CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2001 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Safety consequence
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SPETEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GILLIG FIELD SERVICES AT 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Gillig Low Floor model years
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