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2026 Gillig Low Floor Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 Gillig Low Floor has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gillig dealer.

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2026 Gillig Low Floor owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Gillig Low Floor, describing incidents dated August 21, 2026.

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Service Brakes 1 complaint

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ODI #11759345 · Filed August 25, 2026
This complaint involves Gillig all-electric transit buses, model years 2024–2026, and a recurring failure of the electric air compressor supplying the air brake system. When the compressor fails, system air pressure drops, resulting in automatic application of the brakes. Unlike a conventional…

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Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel

NHTSA #26V707000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 23, 2026 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,853 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Vehicles built through August 11, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Intake Pipe May Contact the Fuel Line

NHTSA #26V142000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 12, 2026 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,568 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 24, 2026

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.

High Voltage Cable May Overheat

NHTSA #26V144000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported March 12, 2026 · Gillig, LLC

Potentially affected: 424 vehicles

Repair completion: 30.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 27, 2026

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.

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1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Gillig Low Floor.

Service Brakes

ODI #11759345

Incident: August 21, 2026 · Filed: August 25, 2026

This complaint involves Gillig all-electric transit buses, model years 2024–2026, and a recurring failure of the electric air compressor supplying the air brake system. When the compressor fails, system air pressure drops, resulting in automatic application of the brakes. Unlike a conventional combustion-engine drivetrain, the all-electric drivetrain can continue producing sufficient torque to allow the driver to power through the automatically applied brakes, particularly when the low-air condition occurs while the bus is in motion. This condition has resulted in overheated brakes, damaged axle assemblies, and, most seriously, a wheel-end fire. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished when the bus returned to the maintenance facility. This appears to be a recurring condition affecting multiple buses rather than an isolated component failure. To my knowledge, Gillig is aware of the issue and has progressed through multiple versions of the electric air compressor, reportedly now at approximately a fourth-generation design, yet the safety issue has not been resolved. The failure identified in this complaint was reported to Gillig. Gillig subsequently provided Montgomery County with a seven-page diagnostic procedure that must be completed before warranty action or other corrective measures are considered. Given the recurring failures and the potential consequences, including brake overheating, axle damage, and fire, I believe this condition warrants NHTSA review as a potential safety defect. I respectfully request that NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation evaluate this matter and consider an on-site inspection. The failure condition and affected buses can be demonstrated and documented at our maintenance facility. I believe an on-site evaluation would assist NHTSA in determining whether this represents a systemic safety defect and whether corrective action, including potential recall action, is warranted. Fleet Contact - [email protected]

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