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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2021 GILLIG Low Floor Electric?
- There are 10 recall(s) for the 2021 GILLIG Low Floor Electric, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 232558 [USA]: An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2023 low floor vehicles. The rearview mirror electric adjustment system may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse. gillig will replace the protection fuse of the mirror control switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 15, 2024. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 245517 [USA]: 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.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2023 low floor transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power. gillig will work with the equipment manufacturer, allison transmission inc., to inspect and tighten the transmission yoke bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 11, 2023. Owners may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 208102 [USA]: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a 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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 210212 [USA]: An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 181147 [USA]: The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 200255 [USA]: An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it can increase the risk of a crash.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor battery electric vehicles equipped with cummins electric drivetrain systems. When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver. dealers will inspect and update as necessary, the parameter settings for the protection override switch, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed november 12, 2021. Owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 195650 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines that have remote stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 195221 [USA]: Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor vehicles equipped with cummins l9 diesel engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of diesel exhaust fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust. cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 189160 [USA]: An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 low floor diesel, cng, and battery electric buses. The rear axle may come out of alignment during operation. gillig will install a new locknut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 19, 2021. Owners may contact gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 184517 [USA]: An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot low floor and brt buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open. dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 14, 2021. Owner may contact gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
000001084 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Customers are being advised to purchase the low conductivity coolant used in battery electric bus (beb) battery thermal management system (btms) directly from the manufacturer, dynalene.
FSC22132479 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Gen 2.0 and 2.5 beb ptc compartment hv battery cables may have insufficient support bracketry that could allow a potential hvil error fault.
FSC 22-13-2529 - STEERING: Gen2 and gen2.5 bebs w/front charger has a possible rubbing concern with power steering
22-13-2008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bus exhibits fault code indicating charging issue. This issue may occur intermittently dependent on temperature in area of the voltage regulator