Gillig, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2025

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Gillig, LLC in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 2025

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Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Upper Torque Rod Fasteners

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses. The rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened. A loose torque rod may contact and damage other axle components.

NHTSA ID: 25V913000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 26

Consequence Summary:

Damaged axle components can decrease stability or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will replace the torque rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 16, 2025

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Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

NHTSA ID: 25V870000

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will work with Q'Straint to replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 15, 2025

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Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013 Low Floor transit buses. The emergency exit window latch may fail, allowing the window to open during a crash. As such, these emergency exit windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 25V868000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will work with Arrow to replace the emergency release bar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 2025

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High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.

NHTSA ID: 25V203000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 27

Consequence Summary:

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the battery contactors may open suddenly and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will install new battery fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.07

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February 11, 2025

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Flat Panel Display Monitor May Detach from Ceiling

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The rivet-nut fasteners that secure the TFT flat panel display monitor to the bus ceiling may fail, causing the monitor to detach and fall.

NHTSA ID: 25V076000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 91

Consequence Summary:

A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Gillig will replace the rivet-nut fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28.57

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