2006 Gillig LOW Floor recalls and problems
The 2006 Gillig LOW Floor has 5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gillig dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Gillig LOW Floor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Gillig LOW Floor recalls
Recall 18V-418: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Recall 17V-119: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Recall 09V-368: Interior Lighting
Problem: Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 2001 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Fix: Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.
Recall 08V-008: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Risk: Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Fix: Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on january 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or graham-white at 540-387-5620.
Recall 06V-427: Fuel System, Diesel
Problem: On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
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.
Fix: Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (Please see 06e037). Gillig notified customers on november 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Gillig LOW Floor have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Gillig LOW Floor: 18V-418 (exterior lighting), 17V-119 (exterior lighting), 09V-368 (interior lighting), 08V-008 (service brakes, air), 06V-427 (fuel system, diesel). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Gillig recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Gillig dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.