repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. The engine may be started unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to anyone nearby the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
2014 Gillig LOW FloorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Gillig LOW Floor, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 23 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-392 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Gillig LOW Floor has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
23 recalls
2014 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 · 2022 Q2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. With the improper circuit breaker rating, an electrical short in either of these circuits may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. A loss of headlights can reduce the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Conventional: air
Risk. Loose cage bolts may result in the bus rolling away when in the park position or a loss of braking ability if the service brake air pressure is lost while…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. The mismatched flashing may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist will cause the need for increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A frayed hose may leak air, causing the rear brake(s) to lock up unexpectedly, or fail to operate when the brakes are applied.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Flashing brake lights may cause confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Corrosion, part deterioration, or frozen water in the brake chamber may reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. If the electrical power cable rubs against the injector fuel line, the cable may short circuit or the fuel line may leak fuel.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. If the bracket is inadequately bonded, it may detach from the body, preventing the stop and turn lights from being visible to following vehicles, increasing…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. If the front brake hoses rub the air bag suspension tower, a hole may develop and the resulting air leak may reduce the brake air pressure, lengthening the…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Service brakes, air
Risk. If the primary and secondary air brake supply lines from the tanks to the brake valve are crossed and the vehicle loses pressure in the primary tank, the…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. If the bus's anti-lock brake system was non-functioning and the bus experienced a significant braking event that when combined with the road conditions may…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the terminals corrode, there may be an intermittent electrical connection and possibly cause disruption or loss of the J1939 communication, resulting in…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
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
2014 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What LOW Floor owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We have approximately 495 buses that we found out can be started even though the battery disconnect switch is in the "disconnected" position. It will start and run for several minutes until the super capacitor is drained. This is hazardous to maintenance personnel who disconnect the batteries to…
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