Gillig Recalls Low Floor Transit Buses Due to High Voltage Cable Fire Risk

What Happened

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) has issued a recall for specific 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage cable that connects the inverter to the drive unit contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating of the component.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 1,696 units of the following vehicles:

• Make/Model: GILLIG LOW FLOOR
• Model Years: 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V144000

What You Should Do

Gillig will address the issue in two phases. First, the company will reprogram the vehicle software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable entirely. Both the software update and the cable replacement will be provided to owners free of charge.

Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed by April 1, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final cable replacement remedy becomes available. Owners with questions may contact Gillig’s customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Why This Matters

The reduced amp capacity caused by the splice connection may cause the high voltage cable to overheat during operation. This condition significantly increases the risk of a fire within the vehicle’s propulsion system.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V144000.