The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V076000·Announced 2025-02-11

Gillig Recalls 2019-2024 Low Floor Buses Due to Falling Monitor Risk

Gillig is recalling 2019-2024 Low Floor transit buses because ceiling-mounted monitors may detach and fall, posing an injury risk.

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 (falling object) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the rivet-nut fasteners that secure the TFT flat panel display monitor to the bus ceiling. These fasteners may fail, causing the monitor to detach and fall from the ceiling.

A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury to passengers or crew. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters mailed on March 18, 2025. Gillig will replace the rivet-nut fasteners free of charge. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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
91

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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