Gillig Low Floor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 11, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gillig, LLC recalls 2023 Gillig Low Floor

Recall number

24V921000

Brand / firm

Gillig

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9 units

Why it was recalled

A missing odometer reading could lead to an unintended delay in critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023 Low Floor diesel-hybrid transit buses. During vehicle operations in full electric vehicle (EV) mode, the odometer will not display accumulated mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What to do

Gillig will install a new speedometer gauge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.