Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Headlight Failure Risk
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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses because uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight circuit may cause headlights to stop working. This could make it harder for drivers to see, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223890-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-headlight-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223890-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-headlight-failure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V193000
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“Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Headlight Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223890-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-headlight-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V193000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V193000).
Why it’s dangerous
Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit can short circuit to ground, causing headlights to stop working. This reduces driver visibility, which could lead to crashes if the bus is not properly lit.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Gillig 2014-2019 Low Floor buses are affected. Drivers using these buses are most at risk due to potential headlight failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus is a Gillig Low Floor model from 2014 to 2019. The recall covers buses with uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Call 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free headlight bucket repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V193000 (August 3, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.