“Gillig 2021-2026 Low Floor Buses: Fuel Line Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/464888-gillig-2021-2026-low-floor-buses-fuel-line-leak-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #26V142000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V142000).
Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses due to a fuel line leak risk that increases the chance of fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 12, 2026. Owners should contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Gillig Low Floor, 2021-2026
What to do
Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
The hazard
A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Gillig, LLC has 43 other recalls on record since February 27, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2024-2027) Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall (August 10, 2026), Blue Bird 2022-2027 Vision Transit Bus: Brake Fluid Leak Fire Risk (July 20, 2026), and Thomas Built Buses Recall: Hot Coolant Leak Risk (February 14, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has a Gillig Low Floor model from 2021 to 2026. The recall was notified to owners via mail on April 24, 2026.
Brand
Gillig
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Gillig Customer Service
Call 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the fuel line.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 43 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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