Gillig recalls certain 2014-2021 low floor transit buses with potential for unexpected engine starts during maintenance, requiring software updates and rewire fixes.
The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Gillig is recalling certain 2014-2021 low floor transit buses that may start unexpectedly when the master battery disconnect switch is off. This could cause injury to people nearby during maintenance work. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223897-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-unexpected-engine-starts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223897-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-unexpected-engine-starts-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V276000
“Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Unexpected Engine Starts Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223897-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-unexpected-engine-starts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V276000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V276000).
The rear-mounted ultracapacitors can start the engine even when the master battery disconnect switch is in the 'OFF' position. This creates a risk of injury to people nearby during maintenance operations.
Owners of Gillig 2014-2021 low floor transit buses are affected. Maintenance personnel working near the engine compartment during repairs are at highest risk.
Check if your bus is a Gillig model from 2014 to 2021 with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system or KBI system. The recall was notified to owners on June 22, 2022.
Call Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a repair.
Dealers will update the software for buses with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system at no cost.
Dealers will perform a hard rewire for buses with the KBI system at no cost.
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.
The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to start when the master battery disconnect switch is in the 'OFF' position, increasing injury risk during maintenance.
Your bus is affected if it's a Gillig model from 2014 to 2021 with either the Vanner Ultracapacitor system or KBI system.
Contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free software update or hard rewire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gillig to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V276000 — Gillig Gillig Hello, I own a Gillig that is covered by recall 22V276000 from Gillig. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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