2026 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
2 recalls, 1 complaints
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.
26V144000 Mar 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
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.
Consequence
Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 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 co... Read more
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 (current) | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 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 |