NHTSA Campaign 22V276000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Gillig, LLC · Reported Apr 25, 2022 · 592 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.

Consequence

The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2014 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2015 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2016 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2017 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2018 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2019 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2020 592
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2021 592

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V276000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.