2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR has 0 complaints and 19 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to lighting, steering components, and safety equipment defects as reflected in multiple recalls. No direct owner complaints have been submitted for this model year.
The vehicle is subject to a total of 19 recalls affecting multiple systems including electrical, steering, fuel, lighting, braking, and safety restraint components. These recalls address defects that range from lighting visibility issues to steering system failures and safety seat belt malfunctions.
Recalls- Electrical system defect. Recall 22V276000 affects 592 vehicles due to a rear-mounted ultracapacitor that may allow engine start when the master battery disconnect is off, risking unexpected engine starts during maintenance. Dealers will update software or rewire hardware at no charge.
- Steering draglink issue. Recall 19V059000 involves 3,659 buses with improperly tightened steering ball studs that may wear and reduce handling stability, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and correct tightness free of cost.
- Power steering assist failure. Recall 20V392000 covers 531 hybrid and electric buses whose motor-pump shaft coupling may fail, causing loss of hydraulic power steering assist and higher crash risk. Dealers will replace assemblies free of charge.
- Fuel rail leak risk. Recall 21V352000 affects 4,428 buses where improperly seated washers may cause fuel leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails if needed at no cost.
- Turn signal visibility defect. Recall 17V119000 covers 17,056 buses with insufficiently visible front turn signals that fail FMVSS 108, raising crash risk. Dealers will install enhanced visibility turn signals free of charge.
- LED turn signal visibility. Recall 17V099000 affects 2,787 buses with front LED turn signals lacking visibility compliance. Dealers will replace the LED turn signal and reflector units free of charge.
- Wiper arm cracking. Recall 17V156000 involves 2,732 buses with wiper arms prone to cracking and detachment, risking loss of visibility. Dealers will replace wiper arms free of charge.
- Automatic transmission pressure switch failure. Recall 18V665000 includes 90 buses whose Allison hybrid transmission pressure switches may fail, causing sudden loss of drive and increased crash risk. Service centers will replace switches at no cost.
- Parking brake ineffective due to loose bolts. Recall 18V789000 affects 4,469 buses with disk brakes where loose spring cage bolts reduce parking brake effectiveness, possibly causing rollaway or brake loss. Dealers will tighten bolts free of charge.
- Emergency exit obstruction. Recall 18V886000 covers 30 buses with obstructed emergency exit windows failing FMVSS 217, increasing injury risk during evacuation. Dealers will relocate the exit windows at no charge.
- Headlight electrical shorts. Recall 19V193000 applies to 965 buses where uncovered terminals may short, causing headlight loss and reduced driver visibility. Dealers will install new headlight back covers free of charge.
- Improper circuit breakers. Recall 20V179000 covers 8,224 buses with oversized breakers on DEF line heater and aftertreatment circuits creating fire risk due to potential shorts. Dealers will replace the circuit breakers at no cost.
- Turn signal flash rate mismatch. Recall 18V511000 involves 178 buses with uneven flashing front and rear turn signals that may confuse drivers. Dealers will update software controlling the signals free of charge.
- Slow turn signal flash rate. Recall 18V418000 affects 25,579 buses with slow flashing turn signals reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Software updates will be installed free of charge.
- Seat belt buckle locking failure. Recall 17V519000 involves 3,432 buses with driver seat belt buckles stuck locked, preventing proper latching and increasing injury risk in crashes. Buckles will be replaced at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to document all repair attempts and seek legal counsel if recall issues remain unresolved.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
15
Total Recalls
74752
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
592 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Low Floor transit buses. The rear-mounted ultracapacitors may allow the engine to be started when the master battery disconnect switch is in the "OFF" position.
Risk: The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
4428 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Low Floor vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
531 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Gillig, LLC. (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2020 hybrid and all-electric Low Floor buses equipped with a steering system that uses a high-voltage electric motor and hydraulic pump assembly to provide power steering assist. The shaft coupling between the motor and pump may fail and cause a loss of hydraulic power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
8224 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Low Floor buses. The circuit breaker ratings on the DEF Line Heater circuit and the Aftertreatment-Ignition circuit may be higher than the rating for the wire and connector.
Risk: With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
3659 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Floor buses. The ball stud of the steering system draglink may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
965 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
30 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. As built, one of the emergency exit windows may not be able to be easily used in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
4469 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with disk brakes. The spring cage bolts on the air brakes may not be sufficiently tightened, reducing the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Risk: Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while moving. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
90 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Risk: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
25579 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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."
Risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
178 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Gillig Low Floor vehicles. The front and rear turn signals on these vehicles may flash at different rates, potentially confusing other drivers of the vehicle's intention. 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."
Risk: The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
3432 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Low Floor transit buses, equipped with Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Risk: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
2732 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
2787 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Low Floor transit buses. These vehicles have front LED turn signals with integrated side reflex reflectors that 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 (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
2017 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
17056 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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."
Risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.