The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V487000·Announced 2021-06-28

Gillig Recalls 2020-2021 Low Floor Buses Due to Rear Axle Alignment Risk

Gillig is recalling 86 Low Floor buses from 2020-2021 because the rear axle may come out of alignment, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle alignment) that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Diesel, CNG, and Battery Electric buses. The recall covers 86 vehicles, including the Low Floor Electric, Low Floor 29 Foot, and Low Floor models.

The defect involves the rear axle, which may come out of alignment during operation. An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Gillig will install a new locknut to correct the issue, 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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 29 FOOT, LOW FLOOR ELECTRIC, LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
86

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • LOW FLOOR 29 FOOT
  • LOW FLOOR ELECTRIC
  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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