Vehicle recall 19V193000 · March 8, 2019
2014-2019 Gillig LOW Floor
Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in the headlight power circuit may short circuit to ground, causing a loss of headlights.
- Consequence
- A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gillig has notified owners, and dealers will install new back covers on the headlight buckets, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V193000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2019
- Filed by
- Gillig LLC
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 965
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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