Gillig Recalls Low Floor Transit Buses Due to Potential Fuel Line Damage and Fire Risk
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Gillig, LLC is recalling over 3,500 Low Floor transit buses from model years 2021-2026 because a damaged fuel line could lead to leaks and increase the risk of fire.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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