Gillig Recall 18V665000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 18V665000 · announced September 25, 2018 · filed by Gillig Llc · 90 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Gillig Low Floor
• 2018 Gillig Low Floor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.