Model year record

2021 GILLIG LOW Floor Electric

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V705000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-10
Owners notified
2021-11-12

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Battery Electric vehicles equipped with Cummins Electric Drivetrain Systems. When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.

Safety risk

An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and update as necessary, the parameter settings for the protection override switch, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V487000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-28
Owners notified
2021-07-19

Defect description

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation.

Safety risk

An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.