Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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June 19, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches sold as aftermarket parts. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

NHTSA ID: 19E041000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867 or Gillig at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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June 14, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles equipped with a certain batch of glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

NHTSA ID: 19V451000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 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 (%): 32

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March 8, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Loss of Headlights from Short Circuit

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.

NHTSA ID: 19V193000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 965

Consequence Summary:

A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 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 (%): 56.06

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January 28, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Ball Stud Improperly Torqued

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSA ID: 19V059000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3,659

Consequence Summary:

If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ball stud tightness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 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 (%): 68.57

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