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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2021-2026 Gillig Low Floor Transit Buses Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2026
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Summary

Gillig, LLC is recalling approximately 3,568 of its 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses because the air compressor intake pipe can rub against the fuel line. This contact can damage the fuel line, leading to a leak and significantly increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Gillig began mailing notification letters to owners on April 24, 2026, and will provide free inspections and repairs.

Risk

A damaged fuel line may leak fuel onto hot engine components or the ground, which poses a serious fire hazard. No specific injuries or incidents were mentioned in the recall report, but the defect creates an environment where a fire could start during vehicle operation.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your fleet includes 2021-2026 Gillig Low Floor transit buses.
  2. Contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement or reorientation of the intake pipe.
  3. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 26V142.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair
How to: Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2026 Gillig Low Floor
Part / Model:
Low Floor

Certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses affected.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V142000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,568 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 24, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 27, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response