2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety and component reliability as indicated by the recalls. There are no consumer complaints recorded for this model year.
There are 16 recalls affecting various systems including electrical, steering, suspension, fuel, braking, lighting, and structural components. These recalls address issues that could impact vehicle safety and operational stability.
- Electrical system. Recall 22V276000 involves ultracapacitors that may let the engine start with the battery disconnect switch off, risking injury during maintenance. The fix includes software updates or hard rewiring for affected buses.
- Steering linkages. Recall 19V059000 covers improperly tightened ball studs in the steering draglink that may reduce handling and stability. Dealers will inspect and tighten as needed.
- Rear suspension. Recall 20V342000 addresses fatigue failure of rear suspension lower control rods due to stiff bushings, potentially decreasing handling and stability. Replacement parts with improved bushings are provided.
- Power steering assist. Recall 20V392000 concerns potential failure of the motor-pump shaft coupling in hybrid and electric buses, which could cause loss of power steering. Dealers will replace the motor-pump assembly.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V352000 covers potential high pressure fuel rail leaks due to incorrectly seated sealing washers, raising fire risk. Inspections and replacements are conducted.
- Automatic transmission. Recall 18V665000 involves failure of pressure switches in Allison transmission hybrid drive units that can cause unexpected vehicle disablement. Switches will be replaced by service centers.
- Parking brake air system. Recall 18V789000 addresses loose spring cage bolts on disk brakes that may cause loss of parking brake effectiveness. Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge.
- Headlights. Recall 19V193000 involves uncovered electrical terminals that may short and cause headlight failure, reducing driver visibility. New back covers will be installed.
- Roof glass hatch. Recall 19V451000 concerns tempered glass roof hatches that may shatter under temperature and vibration stress, risking passenger injury. Replacement glass hatch lids will be provided.
- Electrical circuit breakers. Recall 20V179000 involves circuit breakers with ratings too high for associated wiring, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace these breakers.
Recalls
- Turn signals. Recalls 18V418000 and 18V511000 affect front and rear turn signals that may flash slowly or at mismatched rates, confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk. Software updates will correct flash rates.
- Fuel system pressure relief device. Recall 20V239000 covers pressure relief devices on CNG fuel systems that may not vent when exposed to heat, potentially causing system rupture. Defective devices will be replaced.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to safety recalls on this vehicle may want to investigate their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional is recommended for assistance with these matters.
2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
52743
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
3728 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor buses. The rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings.
Risk: If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 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.
2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
275 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Low Floor transit buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The thermally activated pressure relief device (PRD) installed on the CNG fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat, potentially resulting in the system rupturing.
Risk: If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
25 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Low Floor vehicles equipped with a certain batch of glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.