1997 Gillig Low Floor recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Gillig Low Floor. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Feb 24, 2017Crash risk1997–2017 Gillig Low Floor — Exterior Lighting
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
17V119000 · 17K units · Gillig LLC
- Oct 7, 2004Fire risk1997–2003 Gillig Low Floor, 1997–2003 Gillig Phantom — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
04V486000 · 810 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Oct 14, 2003Fire risk1997–2002 Gillig Low Floor — Electrical System
INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SECUREMENT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD COME LOOSE.
03V392000 · 2K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Dec 6, 2002Fire risk1997–2001 Gillig Low Floor, 1996–1997 Thor Dutchmen — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
02V325000 · 2K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Jul 25, 2002Crash risk1997–2002 Gillig Low Floor — Steering
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29, 35, AND 40 FOOT BUSES, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT BOLT INSTALLED WAS A 3/8" DIAMETER COARSE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/16" DIAMETER FINE THREAD GRADE 8 FASTENER.
02V189000 · 3K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Mar 21, 2002Crash risk1997–2000 Gillig Low Floor, 1997–2000 Gillig Phantom — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
02V059004 · 897 units · GILLIG CORPORATION