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.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Gillig is recalling specific 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses because the transmission yoke could separate, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. This could lead to injuries if the bus becomes disabled in traffic. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223900-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-risk-of-sudden-power-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223900-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-risk-of-sudden-power-loss · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V740000
“Gillig 2019 Low Floor Buses: Risk of Sudden Power Loss During Drive.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223900-gillig-2019-low-floor-buses-risk-of-sudden-power-loss. Based on NHTSA recall 23V740000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V740000).
The transmission yoke could separate, causing the driveshaft to disconnect. This leads to sudden loss of drive power, which may cause the bus to stop unexpectedly or crash. In traffic, this could require an emergency evacuation, increasing injury risk.
Bus owners who purchased Gillig 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses are affected. Drivers and passengers face the highest risk if the bus loses power unexpectedly while moving.
Check for Gillig 2019-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The recall was announced in December 2023 with owner notification letters mailed to affected owners.
Call Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free transmission yoke inspection.
Gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
The transmission yoke could separate, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.
Check if you own a Gillig 2019-2023 Low Floor transit bus; the recall was announced in December 2023.
Contact Gillig customer service to schedule a free transmission yoke inspection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gillig to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V740000 — Gillig Gillig Hello, I own a Gillig that is covered by recall 23V740000 from Gillig. The official recall notice states: Gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 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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