2023-2024 Gillig LOW Floor recall: GAWR on Federal Placard May Exceed Tire Load Rating/FMVSS 120
Report received by NHTSA: March 26, 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 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Michelin X InCity Grip D rear tires. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federal placard may exceed the tire load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- The risk
Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2024 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
53 earlier NHTSA recalls by Gillig, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 12, 2026 2023-2026 Gillig LOW Floor recall: High Voltage Cable May Overheat
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Gillig will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
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Models in this recall
- Gillig LOW Floor 2023-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V190000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6 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