Gillig recalls

26 official recalls and safety alerts involving Gillig since 2022-04, from NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.

This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Gillig or the relevant agency.

  1. 2026-03-26
  2. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: GAWR on Federal Placard May Exceed Tire Load Rating/FMVSS 120

    Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC6 affectedOfficial notice →
  3. 2026-03-12
  4. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: High Voltage Cable May Overheat

    Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC424 affectedOfficial notice →
  5. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Intake Pipe May Contact the Fuel Line

    A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC3,568 affectedOfficial notice →
  6. 2025-12-29
  7. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Upper Torque Rod Fasteners

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC97 affectedOfficial notice →
  8. 2025-12-16
  9. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC4 affectedOfficial notice →
  10. 2025-12-15
  11. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC6 affectedOfficial notice →
  12. 2025-04-01
  13. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit

    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.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC27 affectedOfficial notice →
  14. 2025-02-11
  15. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Flat Panel Display Monitor May Detach from Ceiling

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC91 affectedOfficial notice →
  16. 2024-12-20
  17. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: HV Air Compressor Is Not On Protective HVIL Loop

    Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC332 affectedOfficial notice →
  18. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Damaged Fire Suppression Relay Cable May Fail

    Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC201 affectedOfficial notice →
  19. 2024-12-11
  20. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Odometer Malfunction in EV Mode/FMVSS 101

    A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC9 affectedOfficial notice →
  21. 2024-10-29
  22. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Defective Weld May Cause Wipers To Fail/FMVSS 104

    Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC611 affectedOfficial notice →
  23. 2024-07-05
  24. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Shaft

    A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC1,189 affectedOfficial notice →
  25. 2024-06-03
  26. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Remote Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect And Leak

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC54 affectedOfficial notice →
  27. 2023-12-04
  28. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Incorrect Fuse May Overheat and Cause Fire

    An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC3,626 affectedOfficial notice →
  29. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Inadequate Rear Axle Hub Lubrication

    Rear drive axle failure can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC34 affectedOfficial notice →
  30. 2023-11-03
  31. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Transmission May Separate from Driveshaft

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC4,286 affectedOfficial notice →
  32. 2023-09-14
  33. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Loose Fasteners May Allow Driveshaft to Detach

    A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC223 affectedOfficial notice →
  34. 2023-05-18
  35. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Electrical Short-Circuit in Fuse Box

    An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC30 affectedOfficial notice →
  36. 2023-02-24
  37. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Lower Control Arm May Fail

    Failure of a lower control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC435 affectedOfficial notice →
  38. 2023-02-10
  39. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Incompatible Steering System Draglink

    A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC1,335 affectedOfficial notice →
  40. US
    VehiclesEquipment

    Gillig, LLC: Rear Suspension Torque Rod Incompatible

    Interference with safety-related circuits may cause various safety systems to fail, resulting in a loss of engine power or vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC487 affectedOfficial notice →
  41. 2022-10-24
  42. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Steering Shaft May Stick Causing Loss of Control

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC388 affectedOfficial notice →
  43. 2022-07-28
  44. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Battery Pack May Short and Cause Fire

    A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

    NHTSAGillig, LLC184 affectedOfficial notice →
  45. 2022-06-17
  46. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: EV System May Switch into Neutral Unexpectedly

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC169 affectedOfficial notice →
  47. 2022-04-25
  48. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Gillig, LLC: Rear Mounted Ultracapacitors Improperly Programmed

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

    NHTSAGillig, LLC592 affectedOfficial notice →