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2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor recalls, newest first

June 9, 2005NHTSA 05V2710001,096 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary
On certain transit buses, the cast clamp portion of the torque rod could crack under initial torqueing of the clamp fasteners resulting in breakage or cracks. Casting porosity and incorrect heat treatment caused potential weakness in the cast clamp portion of the torque rod.
Consequence
This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cast iron torque rod clamps with a fabricated steel clamps free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2005. Owners may contact gillig at 510-785-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 17, 2005NHTSA 05V10600010 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Webasto is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Websto will replace the suspected defective parts. Owners may contact webasto at 810-593-6000 or gillig at 510-264-5031.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gillig dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.