1997 Gillig LOW Floor: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Gillig LOW Floor. The newest campaign is 17V119000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Feb 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V119000, in the NHTSA record

Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 25,630 units in total.

17V11900024 Feb 2017Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
04V4860007 Oct 2004Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger
03V39200014 Oct 2003Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
02V3250006 Dec 2002Engine and Engine Cooling
02V18900025 Jul 2002Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
02V05900421 Mar 2002Structure / Body / Door

17V119000Received 24 Feb 2017. 17,056 units.
Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Report filed by Gillig LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jun 2019.
04V486000Received 7 Oct 2004. 810 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2007.
03V392000Received 14 Oct 2003. 2,201 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect assembly of electrical connections and securement in the engine compartment could come loose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect assembly could cause electrical shorts, arcing, and fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect engine compartment wiring for correct cable assembly, fastner torque, and correct wire protection. Owner notification began october 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 510-785-1500.
Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2003.
02V325000Received 6 Dec 2002. 2,108 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain low floor 29', 35' and 40' buses, the engine compartment insulation could fatigue and sag, potentially touching the turbocharger.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could potentially lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gillig is providing the owners with new insulation and installation procedures. The new insulation is to be installed on the inside side surface of the access hatch and a mechanical retaining strip to support the adjacent insulation. The retaining strip is attached with nuts and bolts. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500.
Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2002.
02V189000Received 25 Jul 2002. 2,558 units.
Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2002.
02V059004Received 21 Mar 2002. 897 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.
Report filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1997 Gillig LOW Floor
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE02090	Preliminary evaluation	ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION SAGGING	Engine and Engine Cooling	29 Nov 2002	13 Dec 2002	02V325000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1997 Gillig LOW FloorThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1997 Gillig LOW Floor: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/gillig/low-floor/1997/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Gillig LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1997 Gillig LOW Floor?: 25,630 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Gillig LOW Floor have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 90 recall campaigns for the Gillig LOW Floor, model years 1997 to 2026. 6 of them name the 1997 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1997 Gillig LOW Floor open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.