2023-2026 Gillig LOW Floor recall: High Voltage Cable May Overheat
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 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating.
- The risk
Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
424 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 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
52 earlier NHTSA recalls by Gillig, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 12, 2026 2021-2026 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Intake Pipe May Contact the Fuel Line
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V144000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 424 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