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Gillig LOW Floor Recall 22V436: Buses May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Causing Loss of Power

NHTSA campaign 22V436, reported June 17, 2022, 169 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2022 Gillig Low Floor electric transit buses may have a resolver cable connector that can lose electrical connectivity. When this happens, the vehicle can unexpectedly switch from Drive to Neutral without warning.

An unexpected shift to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.

Authorized dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owners who received notification letters mailed on August 3, 2022 can contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V436Gillig, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Problem
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor electric transit buses. The EV resolver cable connector may experience a loss of electrical connectivity, unexpectedly switching from Drive to Neutral with no warning.
Risk
An unexpected switch to neutral can cause a loss of vehicle propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned resolver cable with extended length and a new support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Gillig LOW Floor2019202020212022