Gillig Recall 22V276000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery

NHTSA recall 22V276000 · announced April 25, 2022 · filed by Gillig, Llc · 592 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

What to do

Dealers will update the software for the buses equipped with the Vanner Ultracapacitor system, and conduct a hard rewire for the buses equipped with the KBI system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 for 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Gillig Low Floor
• 2015 Gillig Low Floor
• 2016 Gillig Low Floor
• 2017 Gillig Low Floor
• 2018 Gillig Low Floor
• 2019 Gillig Low Floor
• 2020 Gillig Low Floor
• 2021 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.