Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 24, 2022

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Steering Shaft May Stick Causing Loss of Control

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022 Low Floor transit buses. The steering shaft grease fitting may contact and damage the protective shroud.

NHTSA ID: 22V801000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 388

Consequence Summary:

Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will install a low-profile grease fitting and spacer shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2022. 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 (%): 61.08

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July 28, 2022

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Battery Pack May Short and Cause Fire

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins BP74E battery packs. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.

NHTSA ID: 22V548000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 184

Consequence Summary:

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 17, 2022

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EV System May Switch into Neutral Unexpectedly

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The EV resolver cable connector may experience a loss of electrical connectivity, unexpectedly switching from Drive to Neutral with no warning.

NHTSA ID: 22V436000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 169

Consequence Summary:

An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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April 25, 2022

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.

NHTSA ID: 22V276000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 592

Consequence Summary:

The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.41

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