The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V276000·Announced 2022-04-25

Gillig Recalls 2014-2021 Low Floor Buses Due to Engine Start Risk

Gillig is recalling 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses because rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to start unexpectedly while the master battery disconnect switch is off.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury during maintenance.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.

This defect increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations if the engine starts unexpectedly. The recall affects 592 vehicles.

Dealers will update the software for buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system and conduct a hard rewire for 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 or 1-800-735-1500, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
592

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 (1)

  • LOW FLOOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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