Vehicle recall 21V705000 · September 10, 2021
2020-2021 Gillig LOW Floor Electric
When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Low Floor Battery Electric vehicles equipped with Cummins Electric Drivetrain Systems. When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.
- Consequence
- An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and update as necessary, the parameter settings for the protection override switch, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500 or 1-510-264-5073.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V705000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Gillig, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 12, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Gillig LOW Floor Electric (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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