Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Frayed Brake Hoses Risk Crash
Gillig recalls 2014-2016 Low Floor transit buses with frayed rear brake hoses that may lock up or fail, increasing crash risk. Owners get free brake repairs and labor reimbursement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Gillig is recalling certain 2014-2016 Low Floor transit buses because frayed rear brake hoses could cause brakes to lock up or fail, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Gillig for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226999-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-frayed-brake-hoses-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226999-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-frayed-brake-hoses-risk-crash · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V662000
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“Gillig 2016 Low Floor Buses: Frayed Brake Hoses Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226999-gillig-2016-low-floor-buses-frayed-brake-hoses-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #16V662000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V662000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake hoses can rub against chassis parts and fray over time. When frayed, they may leak air, causing brakes to lock up unexpectedly or fail to operate when needed. This increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Fleet operators of Gillig 29-foot Low Floor transit buses manufactured between November 20, 2014 and February 11, 2016 are most at risk. These buses have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has a Gillig 29-foot Low Floor model from November 20, 2014 to February 11, 2016. The buses have rear brake hoses that can rub chassis components and fray.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Call 1-800-735-1500 to schedule free brake repairs and labor reimbursement.
Get New Brake Hoses
Gillig will provide new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will provide fleets new rear brake hoses, fittings, clamps, and hardware along with instructions on how to reorient the hoses using the new fittings, and reimburse them for their labor, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 15 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 #16V662000 (September 14, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.