NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Gillig Low Floor Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2024 Gillig Low Floor has 9 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 2024 Gillig Low Floor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #26V190000Reported March 26, 2026 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Michelin X InCity Grip D rear tires. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federal placard may exceed the tire load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
NHTSA #26V144000Reported March 12, 2026 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 424 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating.
Safety consequence
Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #26V142000Reported 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA #25V203000Reported April 1, 2025 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 27 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the battery contactors may open suddenly and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will install new battery fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 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 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
NHTSA #25V076000Reported 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 #24V958000Reported 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT
NHTSA #24V959000Reported December 20, 2024 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 332 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor style transit buses. The high voltage electric air compressor may not be connected to the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL). Therefore, the HVIL cannot detect a loose or disconnected compressor power cable.
Safety consequence
Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install an additional electrical harness, extending the HVIL loop to the air compressor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #24V811000Reported October 29, 2024 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 611 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2024 Low Floor buses. A defective welded joint may cause the wiper arm to suddenly fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety consequence
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will replace the wiper motor arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 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.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #24V514000Reported July 5, 2024 · Gillig, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,189 vehicles
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The steering spline shaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering spline shaft to loosen.
Safety consequence
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 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.
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