Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Hybrid and all Electric Low Floor buses with electro-hydraulic power steering assist. The coupler between the high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic steering pump shafts may fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 17V559000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 108
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering motor-pump assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.3
August 23, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Buckle Stuck in the Locked Position
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses, equipped with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
NHTSA ID: 17V519000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,432
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckles, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Adient-Recaro at 1-248-484-3250 or Gillig Service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.5
April 19, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Suspension may Lower Unexpectedly
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Norgren-brand suspension kneeling modules. The suspension kneeling modules on these vehicles have snap rings on the solenoid valve pistons which may not have been fully inserted and seated during assembly, potentially affecting the suspension air bag pressure and the vehicle's suspension height.
NHTSA ID: 17V263000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,604
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected loss of suspension air bag pressure while driving would result in an abrupt reduction in suspension height, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of suspension air bag pressure could also occur during vehicle servicing, increasing the risk of injury to maintenance personnel.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners and pay fleets to inspect the front and rear kneeling modules. A snap ring reset tool will be provided free of charge to permanently seat the snap ring in the intended groove. The recall began on June 2, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.58
March 9, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wiper Arms may Crack and Detach from Vehicle
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 17V156000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,732
Consequence Summary:
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wiper arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.63
February 24, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Visibilty of Turn Signals/FMVSS 108
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 17V119000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 17,056
Consequence Summary:
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.6
February 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Visibilty of Turn Signals and Reflectors/FMVSS 108
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. These vehicles have front LED turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 17V099000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 2,787
Consequence Summary:
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Gillig will notify owners and will replace the LED turn signal/reflector units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.41
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