Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2024

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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December 20, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HV Air Compressor Is Not On Protective HVIL Loop

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.
NHTSA ID: 24V959000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 332
Consequence Summary:
Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.23
December 20, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Damaged Fire Suppression Relay Cable May Fail

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.
NHTSA ID: 24V958000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 201
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 11, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Odometer Malfunction in EV Mode/FMVSS 101

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023 Low Floor diesel-hybrid transit buses. During vehicle operations in full electric vehicle (EV) mode, the odometer will not display accumulated mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 24V921000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will install a new speedometer gauge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.44
October 29, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Defective Weld May Cause Wipers To Fail/FMVSS 104

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."
NHTSA ID: 24V811000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 611
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.59
July 5, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Shaft

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.
NHTSA ID: 24V514000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,189
Consequence Summary:
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.6
June 3, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Remote Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect And Leak

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023 Low Floor buses equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines with part number D563027BX03. Insufficient crimping may allow the remote fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak, decreasing fuel supply to the engine.
NHTSA ID: 24V390000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 54
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the remote fuel filter hoses. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100