Gillig 2019 Low Floor Bus Recall: Electrical Fire Risk
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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses because the circuit breaker ratings may be too high for the wiring, increasing fire risk. This affects bus owners who need to have the circuit breakers replaced by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223896-gillig-2019-low-floor-bus-recall-electrical-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223896-gillig-2019-low-floor-bus-recall-electrical-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V179000
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“Gillig 2019 Low Floor Bus Recall: Electrical Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223896-gillig-2019-low-floor-bus-recall-electrical-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V179000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V179000).
Why it’s dangerous
The circuit breakers on the DEF Line Heater and Aftertreatment-Ignition circuits may be rated higher than the wire and connector can handle. This mismatch could cause an electrical short, which might lead to a fire.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Gillig Low Floor buses between 2012 and 2020 are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk due to potential fire hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2012 and 2020 and has the Low Floor model. The recall started April 24, 2020, and applies to Gillig buses.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Reach out to Gillig at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to arrange circuit breaker replacement.
Have Circuit Breakers Replaced
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers for free as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breakers, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2020. 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 30 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 #20V179000 (March 25, 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.
- 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.