NHTSA recall 18V665000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Gillig Low Floor
Reported Sep 25, 201890 vehicles affectedGillig LLCBuilt Feb 9, 2017 – Jun 7, 2018
The defect
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
The risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.