Gillig, LLC recalls
Every recall we track for Gillig, LLC — 45 in all, from 2014–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 11 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Gillig, LLC peaked in 2017 (6); 28 since 2017.
All NHTSA recall records for Gillig, LLC since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Gillig, LLC recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
What to do if you have a recalled Gillig, LLC product
- Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
- Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
- Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
All Gillig, LLC recalls
45 shown- UnratedVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Gillig, LLCOct 23, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2026) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses due to a high voltage cable splice that may overheat and cause fire. Free software update and cable replacement offered.
GilligMar 13, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2026) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Gillig recalls certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses due to potential fuel line leaks causing fire. Owners must contact Gillig for free repairs.
GilligMar 12, 2026 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2025) recall — Suspension
Gillig is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses due to rear axle torque rod fasteners that may be improperly tightened, risking vehicle instability and crashes.
GilligDec 29, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2025) recall — Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Gillig is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Retractors may not lock, causing wheelchairs to move during transit and increasing injury risk.
GilligDec 17, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Equipment
Gillig recalls certain 2019-2024 Low Floor transit buses due to risk of monitor detachment causing injury. Owners must have rivet-nut fasteners replaced free of charge.
GilligNov 2, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Power Train
Gillig recalls certain 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses due to potential transmission yoke separation causing sudden power loss and crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection.
GilligMar 11, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls certain 2019-2022 Low Floor buses with Cummins BP74E battery packs that may leak coolant, causing internal short circuits and fire risk. Owners notified August 16, 2022.
GilligJul 28, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses due to electrical connector issues that can unexpectedly switch to neutral, causing loss of propulsion and crash risk. Owners receive free repairs.
GilligJun 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls certain 2014-2021 low floor transit buses with potential for unexpected engine starts during maintenance, requiring software updates and rewire fixes.
GilligApr 25, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Gillig recalls certain 2017-2020 Low Floor buses for potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must contact Gillig for free rail inspection and replacement.
GilligMay 14, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Suspension
Gillig is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses due to potential rear suspension failure causing reduced handling and stability. Owners will receive free new control rods with improved bushings.
GilligOct 6, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Fuel System, Other
Gillig recalls certain 2018-2020 CNG low floor transit buses due to fuel system rupture risk from heat exposure. Affected owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
GilligApr 29, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Gillig is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses due to potential electrical short circuits that could cause fire. Owners must have circuit breakers replaced free by dealers.
GilligMar 25, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Steering
Gillig recalls certain 2013-2020 Low Floor buses with steering system failure risk. Owners must have motor-pump assemblies replaced free by August 13, 2020.
GilligFeb 7, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig recalls certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses due to potential headlight failure, which could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Gillig for free headlight bucket repairs.
GilligAug 3, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2019) recall — Structure
Gillig recalls 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles with certain glass roof hatches that may shatter due to temperature and vibration, risking glass fragments falling on passengers.
GilligJun 14, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Steering
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses due to potential steering instability from improperly tightened ball studs. Owners should contact Gillig for free inspection and correction.
GilligJan 28, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Structure
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses due to an emergency exit window that may be obstructed, preventing safe evacuation during emergencies.
GilligDec 12, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Gillig recalls certain 2013-2018 Low Floor transit buses with loose spring cage bolts that may cause rolling away or loss of braking. Owners should contact Gillig for free brake tightening.
GilligSep 11, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig is recalling certain 2012-2018 Low Floor buses due to mismatched turn signal flashing rates that could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Gillig customer service for free reprogramming.
GilligSep 8, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig is recalling certain 2001-2018 Low Floor transit buses due to turn signals flashing slowly, reducing visibility and potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact Gillig for free software update.
GilligJun 20, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Visibility/Wiper
Gillig recalls certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses with wiper arms that can crack, causing reduced visibility and crash risk. Owners will receive free wiper arm replacements.
GilligSep 3, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Seat Belts
Gillig is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses with Recaro seats due to seat belt buckles that may get stuck, preventing safe use in crashes.
GilligAug 23, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Steering
Gillig recalls certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and Electric Low Floor buses due to potential loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Owners must have steering motor-pump assemblies replaced free by dealers.
GilligAug 9, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Suspension
Gillig is recalling certain 2015-2016 Low Floor transit buses with Norgren suspension modules due to potential suspension air bag pressure loss causing abrupt height reduction and crash risk.
GilligApr 19, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig is recalling certain 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses due to turn signals with reduced visibility, which may increase crash risk. Owners must have turn signals installed by dealers by June 2019.
GilligFeb 24, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses with front LED turn signals that may not be visible enough, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free replacements by March 31, 2017.
GilligFeb 14, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Fuel System, Other
Gillig recalls certain 2015-2016 CNG transit buses with Amerex SafetyNet fire suppression systems that may fail to detect methane leaks, risking fire or explosion without warning.
GilligDec 23, 2016 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Power Train
Gillig recalls 2016 Low Floor transit buses with potential wheel bearing failure that could increase crash risk. Affected buses manufactured May 26 to September 26, 2016. Owners must have service centers inspect bearings.
GilligSep 29, 2016 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Gillig recalls 2014-2016 Low Floor transit buses with frayed rear brake hoses that may lock up or fail, increasing crash risk. Owners get free brake repairs and labor reimbursement.
GilligSep 14, 2016 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig recalls 2012-2016 Low Floor buses due to brake lights that may flash inadvertently, increasing crash risk. Free software update available.
GilligJun 21, 2016 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2016) recall — Visibility
Gillig recalls certain 2016 Low Floor buses due to driver side windows that block light and reduce visibility. Free window replacement available.
GilligMay 18, 2016 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Seats
Gillig recalls 2010-2015 Low Floor buses with Recaro seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause seatbelt detachment in crashes.
GilligJan 13, 2016 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Gillig recalls 2014-2015 Low Floor buses due to brake chamber corrosion that may reduce braking ability. Free replacement available.
GilligDec 30, 2015 - Use cautionVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Exterior Lighting
Gillig recalls 2014-2015 Low Floor buses due to taillight brackets that may detach, increasing crash risk. Free inspection and repair available.
GilligMay 19, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Gillig recalls 2010-2015 Low Floor buses due to engine oil leaks that may cause fires. Dealers will secure the vent tube and reprogram the ECM for free.
GilligMay 5, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Gillig recalls 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses due to front brake hoses rubbing suspension towers, risking air leaks and increased stopping distance.
GilligApr 14, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls 2010-2015 Low Floor buses due to a wiring hazard that may cause fuel leaks or fire. Dealers will inspect and reroute cables for free.
GilligJan 7, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Gillig recalls certain 2014 Low Floor transit buses due to crossed air brake supply lines that may reduce braking performance or cause total brake failure.
GilligOct 9, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Gillig recalls certain 2014 Low Floor transit buses due to fuel filter defects that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
GilligAug 28, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Gillig recalls 2013-2014 Low Floor buses due to rear brake lock-up risk. Dealers will install a free quick release valve.
GilligJul 28, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Gillig recalls 2007-2014 Low Floor buses due to oil sampling hose leaks near hot exhaust, creating a fire risk. Check your bus status.
GilligJun 23, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Electrical System
Gillig recalls 2012-2014 Low Floor buses due to corroding electrical terminals that may cause loss of engine or brake control.
GilligApr 25, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Gillig recalls 2010-2014 Low Floor buses due to engine sensor issues that may cause elevated exhaust temperatures or flames, increasing fire risk.
GilligFeb 27, 2014
Gillig, LLC recall questions
How many recalls has Gillig, LLC had?
45 recalls from Gillig, LLC are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2014–2026.
What is the most recent Gillig, LLC recall?
GILLIG LOW FLOOR (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel, dated Oct 23, 2026. Every Gillig, LLC recall is listed on this page, newest first.
What should I do if I have a recalled Gillig, LLC product?
Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
How do I get alerts for new Gillig, LLC recalls?
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