The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V124000·Announced 2023-02-24

Gillig Recalls 2011-2022 Low Floor 29-Foot Buses Due to Suspension Defect

Gillig is recalling 2011-2022 Low Floor 29-foot transit buses because the rear suspension lower control arm may fail, increasing crash risk.

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 suspension lower control arm failure) that can result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2011-2022 Low Floor 29-foot CNG, diesel hybrid, and electric transit buses. The recall involves 435 vehicles.

The rear suspension 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.

Dealers will replace the lower control arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig 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
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
435

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 29 FOOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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