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2003 Gillig LOW Floor recalls

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

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

For the 2003 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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2003 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

November 9, 2006NHTSA 06V4270001,961 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the CM850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
Consequence
Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
Remedy
Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06E037). Gillig notified customers on November 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 12, 2005NHTSA 05V4730005 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Consequence
Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on February 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

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 7, 2004NHTSA 04V485000149 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3L and 8.9L isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Consequence
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-785-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 23, 2004NHTSA 04V3080003 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other

Summary
Certain low floor buses powered by a gaseous hydrogen fuel system. These transducers were made of 17-4 ph stainless steel material which may be susceptible to embrittlement in a high-pressure hydrogen application environment.
Consequence
Embrittlement could potentially lead to a transducer diaphragm failure.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transducer. The recall began July 12, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Gillig LOW Floor with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Exterior lighting › Turn signal1

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Questions

Does the 2003 Gillig LOW Floor have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, interior lighting, fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, fuel system, other. 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 2003 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 2003 Gillig LOW Floor?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.