The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V635000·Announced 2023-09-14

Gillig Recalls 2022-2023 Low Floor Buses Due to Driveshaft Fastener Issue

Gillig is recalling 223 Low Floor transit buses from 2022-2023 because improperly tightened driveshaft fasteners could allow the driveshaft to detach, 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 (driveshaft detachment) that can 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 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The recall involves 223 vehicles where the driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs. This defect allows the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle.

A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 9, 2023. 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
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
223

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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