Gillig Recalls Low Floor Transit Buses Due to Potential Fuel Line Damage and Fire Risk

What Happened

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) has issued a recall for certain transit buses due to a defect in the fuel system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the air compressor intake pipe on these vehicles may come into contact with the fuel line. This contact can cause damage to the fuel line over time.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall impacts approximately 3,568 units. The affected vehicles include:

• Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC
• Model: Low Floor transit buses
• Model Years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V142000

What You Should Do

Gillig will notify owners of the affected buses, and the company will provide a remedy free of charge. Service technicians will inspect the vehicles, replace damaged components, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary to ensure proper clearance.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 30, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig’s customer service department at 1-800-735-1500 for more information regarding this recall.

Why This Matters

A damaged fuel line may result in a diesel fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, leaking fuel significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which poses a serious safety threat to passengers, drivers, and the public.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).