The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V203000·Announced 2025-04-01

Gillig Recalls 2023-2024 Low Floor Buses Due to Battery Fire Risk

Gillig is recalling 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses because loose battery hardware may cause short circuits, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose battery hardware) that creates a risk of fire and loss of drive power, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage batteries where loose hardware may fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, the battery contactors may open suddenly, causing a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash.

Gillig will install new battery fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
27

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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