2001 Gillig Low Floor recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 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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- Jun 20, 2018Crash risk2001–2018 Gillig Low Floor — Exterior Lighting
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V418000 · 26K units · Gillig LLC
- 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
- Sep 28, 2009Fire risk2001–2009 Gillig Low Floor, 2001–2009 Gillig Phantom — Interior Lighting
GILLIG CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2001 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V368000 · 1K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Oct 14, 2004Crash risk1999–2003 Gillig Low Floor, 2001–2004 Gillig Phantom — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN GILLIG BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
04V500000 · 242 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- 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
- Feb 21, 2003Fire risk1998–2002 Gillig Low Floor — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 1998-2002 35' AND 40' BUSES AND 1999-2002 29' BUSES, THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT USES BOLTS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE HOUSING FOR ATTACHMENT. ONE SPECIFIC BOLT CAN BE TOO CLOSE TO THE MAIN POWER CABLE ATTACHMENT. POSITIONAL TOLERANCE OR THE USE OF TOO LONG A BOLT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
03V055000 · 644 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 22, 2002Crash risk2001 Gillig Low Floor, 2001 Gillig Low Floor 29', 2001 Gillig Phantom — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004004 · 865 units · GILLIG CORPORATION