Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 18V-665 · 2017–2018 Gillig LOW Floor
Gillig LLC recall 18V-665 covers 90 2017–2018 Gillig LOW Floor for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V665000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
The risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gillig will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2018. Owners may contact Allison Transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2017 to June 7, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.