NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Gillig Low Floor Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Gillig Low Floor has 11 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 2022 Gillig Low Floor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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

NHTSA #26V142000

Reported March 12, 2026 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,568 vehicles

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.

Safety consequence

A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

NHTSA #25V076000

Reported February 11, 2025 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 91 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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 nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:WIRING

NHTSA #24V958000

Reported December 20, 2024 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 201 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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 nhtsa.gov.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

NHTSA #23V812000

Reported December 4, 2023 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,626 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA #23V740000

Reported November 3, 2023 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,286 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA #23V635000

Reported September 14, 2023 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 223 vehicles

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.

Safety consequence

A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #23V356000

Reported May 18, 2023 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor CNG transit buses. An electrical failure may cause a short-circuit in the fuse box mounted underneath the driver's seat platform.

Safety consequence

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will provide new busbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

NHTSA #23V075000

Reported February 10, 2023 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,335 vehicles

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.

Safety consequence

A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING

NHTSA #22V801000

Reported October 24, 2022 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 388 vehicles

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.

Safety consequence

Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

NHTSA #22V548000

Reported July 28, 2022 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 184 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

NHTSA #22V436000

Reported June 17, 2022 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 169 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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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