2007 Gillig LOW Floor recalls and problems
The 2007 Gillig LOW Floor has 8 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gillig dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 Gillig LOW Floor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 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 14V-358: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Lowfloor transit buses manufactured September 26, 2007, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the engine oil sampling hose may leak oil due to being routed too closely to hot engine exhaust components.
Risk: If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose. If the hose is routed too closely, the hose will be removed, replaced and rerouted to provide appropriate clearance of the hot components. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 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-175: Suspension
Problem: Gillig is recalling 31 my 2007 29 foot low floor transit buses equipped with saf- holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Risk: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Fix: Gillig is working with saf holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement and instructions free of charge (Please see 08e031). The recall began on april 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-264-5031 or saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271.
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 07V-265: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain transit buses built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (Or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
Risk: While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
Fix: Cummins, in conjunction with gillig, will conduct the remedy campaign. The recall began on july 31, 2007. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Recall 07V-259: Steering
Problem: On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk: Hydraulic fluid leakage could lead to a loss of fluid which could affect vehicle steering or create the conditions for a potential engine compartment fire.
Fix: Gillig will provide correct hoses to their customers for replacement or will replace the hoses for them. The recall began on june 27, 2007. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Gillig LOW Floor have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2007 Gillig LOW Floor: 18V-418 (exterior lighting), 17V-119 (exterior lighting), 14V-358 (engine and engine cooling), 09V-368 (interior lighting), 08V-175 (suspension) and more. 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.