2021-2026 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Intake Pipe May Contact the Fuel Line
Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.
- The risk
A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
3,568 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Gillig LOW Floor.
- Compared with
Gillig, LLC has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
51 earlier NHTSA recalls by Gillig, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 29, 2025 2025 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Upper Torque Rod Fasteners
- Dec. 16, 2025 2025 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 15, 2025 2013 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Emergency Exit Window Latch May Fail/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- April 1, 2025 Gillig, LLC recall: High Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit (agency record)
- Feb. 11, 2025 Gillig, LLC recall: Flat Panel Display Monitor May Detach from Ceiling (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Gillig LOW Floor 2021-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V142000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,568 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record