The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V144000·Announced 2026-03-12

Gillig Recalls 2023-2026 Low Floor Buses Due to High Voltage Cable Defect

Gillig is recalling 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses because a splice in the high voltage cable reduces amp capacity, increasing the risk of overheating and fire.

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 (high voltage cable splice) that increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage cable that connects the inverter to the drive unit. This cable contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating.

The reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair and will replace the high voltage cable as the final remedy. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 27, 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
424

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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