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2002 Gillig LOW Floor recalls

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

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

For the 2002 Gillig 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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2002 Gillig LOW Floor recalls, newest first

June 20, 2018NHTSA 18V41800025,579 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit

Summary
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Components
Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit; Exterior lighting › Turn signal

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 24, 2017NHTSA 17V11900017,056 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 28, 2009NHTSA 09V3680001,053 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between January 2001 and September 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 2004NHTSA 04V500000242 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. The recall began October 8, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 2004NHTSA 04V486000810 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on February 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 2003NHTSA 03V3920002,201 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary
Incorrect assembly of electrical connections and securement in the engine compartment could come loose.
Consequence
Incorrect assembly could cause electrical shorts, arcing, and fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect engine compartment wiring for correct cable assembly, fastner torque, and correct wire protection. Owner notification began October 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 510-785-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 2003NHTSA 03V055000644 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
On certain 1998-2002 35' and 40' buses and 1999-2002 29' buses, the installation of the air conditioner unit uses bolts along the edge of the housing for attachment. One specific bolt can be too close to the main power cable attachment. Positional tolerance or the use of too long a bolt could cause an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short could lead to component failure or potentially a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Customers have been notified to cut the excess length of the air conditioner unit mounting bolt. Owner notification began October 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig 1-800-735-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 25, 2002NHTSA 02V1890002,558 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary
On certain low floor 29, 35, and 40 foot buses, the steering gear input shaft bolt installed was a 3/8" diameter coarse thread grade 8 fastener instead of the required 7/16" diameter fine thread grade 8 fastener.
Consequence
In the event of a crash or some other extraordinary shock load on the steering, a loss of steering could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect fastener with the correct fastener. Owner notification began August 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Gillig LOW Floor were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2002 Gillig LOW Floor have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, steering. 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 2002 Gillig 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 2002 Gillig LOW Floor?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.