2022 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
11 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs
26V142000 Mar 12, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence
A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
25V076000 Feb 11, 2025
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
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.
Consequence
A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.
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.
24V958000 Dec 20, 2024
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:WIRING
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.
Consequence
Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
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.
23V812000 Dec 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Low Floor vehicles. The rearview mirror electric adjustment system may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse.
Consequence
An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will replace the protection fuse of the mirror control switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
23V740000 Nov 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
23V635000 Sep 14, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
23V356000 May 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor CNG transit buses. An electrical failure may cause a short-circuit in the fuse box mounted underneath the driver's seat platform.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will provide new busbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
23V075000 Feb 10, 2023
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit and shuttle buses. Incompatible steering system draglink parts may have been installed during the vehicle assembly process, potentially resulting in long-term damage of the steering system.
Consequence
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will inspect and, when necessary, replace and tighten the draglink rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
22V801000 Oct 24, 2022
STEERING
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.
Consequence
Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
22V548000 Jul 28, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins BP74E battery packs. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.
Consequence
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
22V436000 Jun 17, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The EV resolver cable connector may experience a loss of electrical connectivity, unexpectedly switching from Drive to Neutral with no warning.
Consequence
An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 119121 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE | 1 |
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Dec 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The CNG pontoon closeout bracket may experience fatigue failure and should be removed and replaced.
FSC22132479
Dec 22, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Gen 2.0 and 2.5 BEB PTC compartment HV battery cables may have insufficient support bracketry that could allow a potential HVIL error fault.
000001084
Dec 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customers are being advised to purchase the low conductivity coolant used in Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) directly from the manufacturer, Dynalene.
000001084
Dec 22, 2022
119121 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Customers are being advised to purchase the low conductivity coolant used in Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) directly from the manufacturer, Dynalene.
FSC 22-13-2529
Oct 17, 2022
010000 STEERING
GEN2 and GEN2.5 BEBs w/front charger has a possible rubbing concern with Power Steering
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03007
Opened: Feb 7, 2003 , Closed: Feb 24, 2003
POWER CABLE GROUNDING
IN LATE OCTOBER 2002, GILLIG CORPORATION RELEASED A FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN ADVISING OWNERS THAT A PROTRUDING BOLT ON THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (A/C) COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH AN UNINSULATED POWER CABLE END AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.THE REMEDY WAS TO REMOVE THE EXCESS LENGTH FROM THE A/C BOLT.AS A RESU... Read more
GILLIG LOW FLOOR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GILLIG LOW FLOOR across all model years (1997, 2026).
314
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GILLIG LOW FLOOR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2022 (current) | 11 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 23 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | View |