Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Fuel System Rupture Risk
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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling certain 2018-2020 low floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas. The fuel system's pressure relief device may fail when exposed to heat, potentially causing a rupture that could lead to injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223895-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-fuel-system-rupture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223895-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-fuel-system-rupture-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V239000
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“Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Fuel System Rupture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223895-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-fuel-system-rupture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V239000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V239000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel system's pressure relief device (PRD) may not vent properly when exposed to heat. This could cause the fuel system to rupture, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of Gillig's 2018-2020 low floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas are affected. Bus operators and transit drivers are most at risk due to potential fuel system failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus is a Gillig 2018-2020 model with a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system. The recall began May 15, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Gillig at 1-800-735-1500 or Agility at 1-949-267-7745 to arrange free replacement of the pressure relief device.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will work with Agility to notify customers and replace the PRDs, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 16 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #20V239000 (April 29, 2020)
- 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.
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