Gillig LOW FLOOR
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNITUS
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS
If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS
In the event the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODUS
If the electrical power cable rubs against the injector fuel line, the cable may short circuit or the fuel line may leak fuel. Either possibility increases the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSEATSUS
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEQUIPMENTUS
AN UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN THE EFFORT REQUIRED BY THE DRIVER TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MAY AFFECT THE DRIVERSÂ’ CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:COLUMNUS
THIS UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the J1939 communication, resulting in interruptions of the engine, transmission, ABS and body controllers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS
The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS
With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEMUS
A window that opens during a crash may not properly retain passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS
If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may lock the rear brakes, then a delay in brake release timing could result in a lock up of the rear wheels, increasing the risk of crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS
If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the distance needed to stop the transit bus and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS
A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS
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.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPUS
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS
If the primary and secondary air brake supply lines from the tanks to the brake valve are crossed and the vehicle loses pressure in the primary tank, the vehicle service brake system performance may be reduced. In the case of a total loss of primary tank air pressure, the service brake system will not function. If the service brake system does not function or performance is reduced, an application of the brake pedal by the vehicle operator may not slow or stop the vehicle as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS
Corrosion, part deterioration, or frozen water in the brake chamber may reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS
If the bracket is inadequately bonded, it may detach from the body, preventing the stop and turn lights from being visible to following vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS
A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS
The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS
If not corrected, the fire suppression systems on certain CNG-powered buses may fail to indicate the presence of a natural gas (methane) leak. In such cases, the driver will not receive a fault code indicating that the Gas Detection electronics have been disabled. This may increase the risk of asphyxiation, fire, or explosion.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSUSPENSIONUS
An unexpected loss of suspension air bag pressure while driving would result in an abrupt reduction in suspension height, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of suspension air bag pressure could also occur during vehicle servicing, increasing the risk of injury to maintenance personnel.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS
Reduced driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownVISIBILITY/WIPERUS
A loss of wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS
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.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS
A bus that has reduced visibility to other drivers or pedestrians has an increased risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
An obstructed emergency exit can hinder passengers from vacating the bus in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICESUS
If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSUSPENSION:REARUS
If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTORUS
An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERSUS
A monitor that detaches and falls from the ceiling increases the risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPEUS
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLYUS
An improperly aligned rear axle may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS
An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS
Failure of the fire suppression system can increase the risk of injury during a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERINGUS
Contact between the steering shaft grease fitting and shroud can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
A damaged steering system can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS
A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS
Rear drive axle failure can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETERUS
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.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUTUS
Failure to alert the operator to a power cable issue can increase the risk of injury by electrical shock.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the battery contactors may open suddenly and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSTEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
A loose steering shaft can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLESUS
Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERUS
Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownSUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
Damaged axle components can decrease stability or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Gillig LOW FLOORdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.