Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 30, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Drain Hole Orientation in Front Brake Chamber
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Low Floor vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to June 2, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with front brake chambers with an incorrect drain hole orientation. This can allow water to build up within the brake chamber, causing corrosion, deterioration, and reduce braking ability.
NHTSA ID: 15V888000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
Corrosion, part deterioration, or frozen water in the brake chamber may reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 19, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Ricon Model S5510 Wheelchair lifts manufactured November 3, 2010, to February 25, 2011 and sold through the Gillig aftermarket parts department. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15E092000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All lifts that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25
July 1, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electrical Power Cable may Chafe on Fuel Line
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured April 13, 2010, to June 12, 2015. Due to the routing of the grid heater electrical power cable, the cable may chafe against a fuel injector hard line.
NHTSA ID: 15V420000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6,971
Consequence Summary:
If the electrical power cable rubs against the injector fuel line, the cable may short circuit or the fuel line may leak fuel. Either possibility increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grid heater power cable/hard injector fuel line for wear, and will properly route and support the grid heater power cable, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.18
May 19, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Taillight Bracket may Separate from Bus Body
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Low Floor vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a taillight bracket that is inadequately bonded to the bus body.
NHTSA ID: 15V295000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 263
Consequence Summary:
If the bracket is inadequately bonded, it may detach from the body, preventing the stop and turn lights from being visible to following vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig has notified owners. Gillig will inspect the taillight brackets to verify that they are properly bonded to the body. Brackets that are not properly bonded will be removed and properly bonded to the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.26
May 5, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Lowfloor vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
NHTSA ID: 15V262000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,101
Consequence Summary:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 14, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Brake Hoses may Rub Causing Air Leak
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Low Floor transit buses manufactured July 8, 2013, to February 7, 2015 and equipped with disc brakes. The front left and right brake air hoses that connect to the brake chamber may touch and rub against the air bag suspension towers.
NHTSA ID: 15V219000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 623
Consequence Summary:
If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with shorter ones that will not contact the suspension tower, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.35
March 25, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt may not properly Restrain Driver
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling one Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seat sold through the Gilig aftermarket parts department. The affected seat was manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
NHTSA ID: 15E024000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify the owner, and Recaro will provide a remedy that will reorient the seat belt retractor and tether bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 18, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inconsistent Output from Hydraulic Steering Pump
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S26 Eaton-brand hydraulic pumps manufactured January 1, 2011, to November 1, 2014 that were sold through Gillig's aftermarket parts department. The affected hydraulic pumps may have manufacturing inconsistencies with the spool assembly which may result in unexpected changes in the steering effort.
NHTSA ID: 15E009000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 177
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected changes in steering effort may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the pump, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.66
February 18, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S5510 series wheelchair lifts sold as aftermarket accessory parts and manufactured by Ricon Corporation from November 30, 2010, to February 25, 2011. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
NHTSA ID: 15E010000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners to contact Ricon and have supplemental platform support bumpers installed. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25
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