2021-2026 Gillig LOW Floor recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 23, 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 remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,853 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
54 earlier NHTSA recalls by Gillig, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 26, 2026 Gillig, LLC recall: GAWR on Federal Placard May Exceed Tire Load Rating/FMVSS 120 (agency record)
- March 12, 2026 Gillig, LLC recall: High Voltage Cable May Overheat (agency record)
- March 12, 2026 Gillig, LLC recall: Intake Pipe May Contact the Fuel Line (agency record)
- Dec. 29, 2025 Gillig, LLC recall: Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Upper Torque Rod Fasteners (agency record)
- Dec. 16, 2025 Gillig, LLC recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or 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 | 26V707000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gillig, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,853 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