The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V913000·Announced 2025-12-29

Gillig Recalls 2025 Low Floor Buses Due to Loose Axle Fasteners

Gillig is recalling 2025 Low Floor transit buses because improperly tightened rear axle fasteners may cause component damage and increased 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 (suspension fasteners) that can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened.

A loose torque rod may contact and damage other axle components. Damaged axle components can decrease vehicle stability or control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Gillig will replace the torque rod fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

The recalled product

Product
GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
97

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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