repaired · 2019 Q4
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
2003 Gillig LOW FloorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Gillig LOW Floor, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-418 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Gillig LOW Floor has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2003 Gillig LOW Floor recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. 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.
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no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. ENGINE MALFUNCTION COULD POSSIBLE LEAD TO ENGINE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
no report yet
Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
no report yet
Fuel system, other
Risk. EMBRITTLEMENT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A TRANSDUCER DIAPHRAGM FAILURE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gillig.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other LOW Floor year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LOW Floor median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Gillig LOW Floor, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER CABLE GROUNDINGLed to recall 03V-055
In owners' words
What LOW Floor owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ANN ARBOR TRANSIT PURCHASED 19 NEW 2003 GILLIG [PHONE]) LOW FLOOR 40'&35' TRANSIT BUSES, DELIVERED OCTOBER 2003. IMMEDIATELY, ANN ARBOR TRANSIT EXPERIENCED BOTH FRONT EXTERIOR TURN SIGNAL FAILURES AFFECTING ALL 19 NEW BUSES. THE FAILURES INCLUDE BURNT OUT BULBS, LOOSE BULB SOCKET METAL CONTACTS,…
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