NHTSA Campaign 21V291000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by Gillig, LLC · Reported Apr 23, 2021 · 229 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Consequence
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | BRT | 2020 | 229 |
| GILLIG | BRT | 2021 | 229 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2020 | 229 |
| GILLIG | LOW FLOOR | 2021 | 229 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V291000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.