The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V142000·Announced 2026-03-12

Gillig Recalls 2021-2026 Low Floor Buses Due to Fuel Line Fire Risk

Gillig is recalling 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses because an air compressor pipe may damage the fuel line, creating a fire hazard.

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 (fuel line damage) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.

A damaged fuel line may leak, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 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
3,568

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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