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Gillig Low Floor Transit Buses

Low Floor transit buses have a high voltage cable that can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses because the high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating. Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 424 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2026. Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair, and for the final remedy, will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. Free of charge.
  3. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. You may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Is your Gillig affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Low Floor, model years 2023 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Gillig, LLC
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V144000
Vehicles affected
424
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-735-1500

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)