GILLIG — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-12

Gillig Low Floor transit buses have a high voltage cable that may damage the drive unit

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-12
Manufacturer	Gillig, LLC
Models affected	LOW FLOOR
Model year	2023-2026
Units affected	424
Defect	Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating._x000D_ Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 1, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall number	26V144000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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