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 risk
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
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,568
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-12
Owners notified
2026-04-24
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 risk
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.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses. The rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened. A loose torque rod may contact and damage other axle components.
Safety risk
Damaged axle components can decrease stability or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will replace the torque rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will work with Q'Straint to replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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.