The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V436000·Announced 2022-06-17

Gillig Recalls 2019-2022 Low Floor Electric Buses Due to Cable Defect

Gillig is recalling 2019-2022 Low Floor electric buses because a cable connector may lose electrical connectivity, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly switch to Neutral.

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 (electrical propulsion system) that causes loss of propulsion and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the EV resolver cable connector, which may experience a loss of electrical connectivity. This failure can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly switch from Drive to Neutral without any warning.

An unexpected switch to Neutral can result in a loss of vehicle propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the propulsion system cables and fasteners/connectors.

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, 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 — Electric Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
169

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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