Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REMOTE RELEASE BELT RETRACTORS

GILLIG IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LOWFLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q'STRAINT MAX MOBILITY DEVICE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS USED ON AMERICAN INSIGHT TRANSVERSE FLIP UP SEATS WITH BUILD DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND OCTOBER 2009. THESE DEVICES ARE USED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGERS USING MOBILITY AID PRODUCTS. THE MOBILITY DEVICE RESTRAINT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, AND MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE.

NHTSA ID: 09V493000

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# of Units Affected: 37

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

GILLIG IS WORKING WITH AMERICAN SEATING AND WILL REPLACE THE Q'STRAINT MAX REMOTE RELEASE BELTS WITH Q'STRAINT QRT DELUXE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. AMERICAN SEATING IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE AMERICAN SEATING'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-065. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SEATING'S SERVICE MANAGER SHERRY AELLEN AT 1-616-732-6484 AND GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 28, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/POSSIBLE FIRE

GILLIG CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2001 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 09V368000

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# of Units Affected: 1,053

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Corrective Action:

GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SPETEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GILLIG FIELD SERVICES AT 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 16, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/LIFT-U

GILLIG IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 PHANTOM TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE LIFTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOGIC BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONTROL BOX, P/NOS. 373-0226 AND 373-0265. THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER COULD FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER POSSIBLY PINCHING THE PASSENGER'S FEET.

NHTSA ID: 09V359000

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# of Units Affected: 1,990

Consequence Summary:

THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Corrective Action:

GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY LIFT-U FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR GILLIG SERVICE AT 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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